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Create a Cycle

You can create a cycle to define date ranges to be used as input to an extended calendar.

Follow these steps:

  1. Click Create.

    The Create Object dialog opens.

  2. Select the appropriate server from the Server drop-down list and click the Cycle link.

    The Properties section is displayed with the properties relevant to cycles.

  3. Define your cycle by doing the following:
    1. Enter a name for the cycle in the Name field.

      Note: The name can contain up to 30 characters.

    2. (Optional) Select the Repeat every year check box to repeat the cycle every year.
    3. Select Add from the Select an action drop-down list and click Go to add periods to the cycle.

      Notes:

      • One cycle has a maximum of 30 periods.
      • You can optionally click Click to select a date. to select the period dates. This is available only when the Repeat every year check box is not selected.
      • At least one period must be added to the definition.
    4. (Optional) Select a period, select Add Before from the Select an action drop-down list, and click Go to add a new period before the selected period.
    5. (Optional) Select a period, select Move Up from the Select an action drop-down list, and click Go to move the selected period up one level.
    6. (Optional) Select a period, select Move Down from the Select an action drop-down list, and click Go to move the selected period down one level.
    7. (Optional) Select a period, select Delete from the Select an action drop-down list, and click Go to delete the selected period from the cycle.
  4. Click Commit.

    The cycle definition is saved.

Example: Create a Cycle and Associate it with an Extended Calendar

To associate a cycle with an extended calendar, you first create the cycle with the periods defined. Then, when you create the extended calendar with which you want to associate it, enter CYCLE in the Conditions field, enter the name of the cycle calendar in the Cycle name field, and click Generate Preview to view the processing dates selected. You can also click Search button to the right of the Cycle name field to select a cycle from the Search Cycle dialog.

More information:

Cycles

Create Object Dialog

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