Meter Template Start/End Properties
Start and end properties define the meter start and end dates, how meters can be adjusted, and the default end date extension value.
Start/End Properties lists the start/end properties.
| Property | Description |
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| Start Date | The start date can be:
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| End Date | The end date can be:
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| End Date Adjustment Type | A meter amount can be made available for a longer period of time
by extending the meter validity end date during a manual meter
top-up or adjustment operation. The meter can be configured with one
of the following end time adjustment settings:
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| Default Extension | The default end date extension. Enter an integer for the number
of units by which to extend the end date and select the unit type:
minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, or years. For example, to extend the end date 2 weeks,
enter 2 and select weeks. Note: The validity end time
of a meter instance can also be extended when a subscriber or
group purchases a product offer. This end date extension is
implemented by including a meter state update component in the
product offer and configuring the meter state update component
to select a meter state update profile. The profile specifies
how to extend the meter end time.
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| Purge Profile | Select a purge profile to specify the expired offer removal period. |