DateTime Check
Use this type of condition to generate an alert at a specified moment in time. This moment is calculated relative to an attribute of type Date and Time, which is selected for monitoring.
This table shows the syntax of the DateTime Check condition type:
| Syntax | [Time Offset][Operator][DateTime Attribute] |
|---|---|
| Time Offset | A given time period expressed in days, hours, minutes, or seconds. |
| Operator | Comparison operator: before or after. |
| Attribute | One of the document attributes selected for monitoring. The attribute is of type Date and Time. |
| Evaluation | Evaluates to True when the calculated point in time has passed. |
Example
You want to receive an alert eight hours before the time stored in the ExpirationDate attribute of the SalesOrder document.
This table shows the condition you create:
| Time Offset | 8 hours |
|---|---|
| Operator | before |
| Attribute | ExpirationDate |
The condition evaluates to true if the calculated time is in the past. Otherwise the monitor waits until the system time becomes the calculated time and then sends an alert.
This diagram shows a graphical representation of the condition:
