Add Timegroup

Timegroups are a mandatory requirement for all of Spearline testing. They are used to determine the frequency of testing and days on which tests should run.

1. Navigate to the Add Timegroup dialog box as outlined below.

   Figure 1. Illustration of Navigation to the 'Add Timegroup' dialog box
   

   

   
   

   1. Navigate to the Timegroups module here (this is nested in a tab which can be located along the top of the page under the Campaigns module).
   2. Click the Add Timegroup (this is located top right of the screen).
2. Complete Sub-steps a-g as outlined below.
   
   
   
   
   1. Name: Give your timegroup a name. This will appear in the timegroups overview and in all drop-down menus where you will select timegroups or time constraints.
   2. Interval: Use the drop-down menu to set the frequency of your tests. For example; minutes, hours, days, weeks, months etc..
      Note: This interval is only used for Campaigns. It does not affect any Time Matrix which may be set for rolling tests.
   3. Run on days: Use the checkboxes to select the days on which you would like the campaign to run.
   4. Date Slot: Select both a start and end date in the fields provided before clicking the Add
      Note: You can also choose not to have an end date by using the checkbox provided.
   5. Time Slot: Use the sliders to select the time-frame for the tests to run. For example; between 08:00 + 18:00 hours. Click the Add
      Note: Use the radio buttons to indicate if you would like the tests to run 'Outside' the times you have set. Choosing 'Inside' will run the tests between the times selected. Choosing 'Outside' will run the test outside the times you have chosen.
   6. When editing a timegroup, this field will present warnings to let you know which campaigns will be affected by your edits.
   7. Save: When you are happy with your timegroup click the Save
3. Your task is complete.