How Do Default Time Values Work?#

Answer#

The Default Timevalues are based on setting controls whether generated time values use UTC or local time in places where the product formats or interprets time-dependent output.

Details#

This setting affects multiple areas, including:

  • email header dates

  • time parameters passed to Start Program actions

  • time properties used in file names

  • filter results when weekday or time-based conditions are evaluated

UTC is the safer default for consistent cross-system processing. Local time can be more convenient when output is primarily reviewed by administrators in one time zone.

Action path#

  1. Open General -> General Options.

  2. Locate Default Timevalues are based on.

  3. Choose UTC or Localtime according to your operational need.

  4. Save and apply the configuration.