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Specify a Custom Start and End Time

You can customize the time period for the current report. You can select a specific start date, end date, and time of day for collecting report data, such as the following times:

Follow these steps:

  1. Click the time period at the top of the report page.

    The Timeframe pane expands to display the time period options.

    Use the timeframe options to select a time period and time filter.

  2. Select Custom from the Time Period list. The end date and time are set to the current time by default.
  3. Select the start date from the Start Date day, month, and year lists, or click the calendar icon to locate and select a date.
  4. Select a start time from the Start Date Hour and Minute lists. The current time (hour:minutes) is selected by default. Hours are shown in 24-hour format.
  5. Select an end date from the End Date day, month, and year lists, or click the calendar icon to locate and select a date.
  6. Select an end time from the End Date Hour and Minute lists or click the calendar icon to locate and select a date. The current time (hour:minutes) is selected by default.
  7. Click Set.

    The preview in the Timeframe pane updates to reflect your changes. This view helps you make sure you are capturing the needed data.

  8. Click Close at the top-right corner of the pane.

    The options are hidden.