Specify rule validity times

You can specify when Access rules and inspection Exception rules are applied.

You can set the validity of the rules by month, day of the week, and time of day. For example, you might have certain rules that allow access only during business hours on weekdays. If you do not specify when a rule is valid (the Time cell is left empty), the rule is always valid.

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Steps

  1. Double-click the Time cell in a rule.
  2. Select the Month range during which the rule is effective.
  3. Select one of the following:
    • Days of Week — creates a weekly schedule.
    • Days of Month — creates a monthly schedule.
  4. In Day, select the beginning and end of the period during which the rule is enforced.
  5. In Time, specify the times of day during which the rule is enforced.
    Note: The times are entered in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). You must calculate which UTC day and time corresponds to the time that you want to set. UTC time does not adjust for Daylight Saving Time (summer time).
  6. Click OK.

Rule Validity Time dialog box

Use this dialog box to specify when the rule is enforced.

Option Definition
Month Specifies the range of months during which the rule is enforced.
Days of Week The days of the week on which the rule is enforced.
Days of Month Specific dates on which the rule is enforced.
Day The beginning and ending of the period when the rule is enforced.
Time Specifies the time of day when the rule is enforced.
Note: The time is entered in UTC, so you must calculate which UTC day and time corresponds to the time that you want to set. Also remember that UTC does not adjust for Daylight Saving Time (summer time).