Create combo dayparts

Combine one or more dayparts to use as a unique daypart for reports. The new combo daypart appears in the Selected box with a + (plus sign) linking the joined dayparts.

tipYou can combine up to three standard or custom dayparts to create a combo for use in research reports. You cannot create combo dayparts in the hour-by-hour report.

To create combo dayparts:

1  Open the Dayparts link in the parameter pane at the top of the report page.

2  Create a standard combo daypart:

• Click the Standard tab of the Available box.

• Press and hold the Ctrl key and click each daypart to include in the combo.

• Click the plus button combo daypart button to create the combo and move it to the Selected box.

informationPlus signs (+) separate the individual dayparts in the combo.

OR create a custom combo daypart:

• Click the Custom tab of the Available box.

• Select the days to include in the daypart.

informationA check in the box means the day is selected.

• Set the start time and end time for the daypart:

– Click the blue drop-down arrow to open the hour and minute lists, and click the number you want.

– Select AM, PM, NOON, or MID(night) in the same way.

• Click the plus button combo daypart button to move it to the Selected box that displays below the Available box.

• Repeat to add up to three custom dayparts.

informationPlus signs (+) separate the individual dayparts in the combo.

• Click the right arrow button to move the combo daypart to the Selected box on the right.

3  Optionally, save all the dayparts in the Selected box as a new favorite:

• Type a name for the favorite at the bottom of the Dayparts window.

• Click Save.

informationYou can select the favorite by name the next time to finish with one click.

4  Click OK to save your daypart selections.

5  Click Apply Changes to see the results.

Related topics...

Select dayparts for a report

Define custom dayparts

Change report parameters