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Complete this tab to configure both Offer and channel constraints along with the reset options for these constraints.

How should the limits set by this constraint be reset?

Select how the constraints specified in the Volume Constraint rule should be reset.


Describe which Offers to Constrain

Use the add icon Add to create a new Offer constraint.

Field

Description

Enabled? Select whether this constraint should be enabled.
Offer Autocomplete Select the name of the Offer to constrain. The auto-complete presents a list of Offers categorized by their Issue and Group.
Reset Interval Select the reset policy for this constraint. This field is only available if you chose to specify constraint limits individually.
Minimum Volume Enter the desired minimum volume for this Offer.
Maximum Volume Enter the desired maximum volume for this Offer.
Remaining Read only. Represents the volume of this Offer remaining (for the current reset interval).

Describe which Channels to Constrain

Use the add icon Add to create a new channel constraint.

Field

Description

Enabled? Select whether this constraint should be enabled.
Channel Select the delivery channel to constrain.
Reset Interval Select the reset policy for this constraint. This field is only available if you chose to specify constraint limits individually.
Minimum Volume Enter the desired minimum volume for this delivery channel.
Maximum Volume Enter the desired maximum volume for this delivery channel.
Remaining Read only. Represents the remaining volume for this delivery channel (for the current reset interval).

tip, shortcut, best practice In order for the constraint optimization engine to properly apply Channel constraints, you must also specify the following property on each Offer in your Campaign's marketing Strategy:
pyChannel – Set this value exactly to the channel you wish to constrain (e.g. Email, SMS, etc.). Use the same case for this value as the Channel value in this Volume Constraint.


Available reset options

Whether constraint limits are reset globally or individually, the following reset frequency options are available:

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