USC Selectors

16 USC Selectors

A Usage Scenario (USC) selector contains rules that map existing impact categories to new impact categories based on usage attributes and custom rules (if applicable).

For example, if a call is a long-distance call, where the zone model is Geographical Zoning and the impact category is Long Distance, you can use a USC Selector to map that impact category to new impact categories based on usage attributes and custom rules. For example, if the call has usage type or custom rule Friends & Family, you can map the existing impact category to an impact category called Friends & Family.

You define USC selector rules by specifying values for the existing impact category, the event usage attributes and custom rules (if applicable) used to evaluate the USC rule, and the new impact category. When an event's usage attribute values and custom rules (if applicable) match a rule, the new impact category is returned by the USC selector.

To work with USC selectors, see the following topics:

For overview information, see "About Selectors" in PDC Creating Product Offerings.

Creating a USC Selector

To create a USC selector:

In the Pricing section of the navigation pane, under Models and Selectors, click Create USC Selector.

The Create USC Selector page appears.
In the General Information section, enter a name and description for the USC selector.

The name must be unique across USC, APN, and charge selectors. For example, if you name a charge selector Default Analyzer, you cannot name a USC selector Default Analyzer.
From the Pricing Profile list, select the pricing profile to associate with the USC selector.
(Optional) From the Applicable To list, select the service to associate with the USC selector.
(Optional) From the Event list, select the event to associate with the USC selector.

Note:

Ensure that the event contains the attributes used in the USC selector for evaluating the rule.
(Optional) Add or change an effective period. In the Rules and Conditions section, from the Effective Period list, select Manage and specify an effective period.

The effective period indicates the time period when the rules in the USC selector are valid.

The default effective period starts immediately and never ends.
Click the Add button in the table to add a new rule.
In the Zone Model column, select the zone model to use for this USC selector rule.
In the Zone Impact Category column, select the existing zone impact categories that you want to map to the new impact category in this USC selector rule.

The default value .* specifies that the rule applies for all zone impact categories.
Select values for Usage Class, Service Class, and Service Code attributes to use for evaluating the rule.

The default value .* specifies that the rule applies for all usage class, service class, and service codes.
Select the value for the Usage Type or Custom Rule attribute to use for evaluating the rule.

The default value .* specifies that the rule applies for all usage types or custom rules.
(Optional) In the Quantity Value column, enter the maximum quantity of usage for the event.
(Optional) In the Min Amt and Max Amt columns, enter the minimum and maximum charge amounts for the event.
In the Impact Category column, select the new impact category to use for determining the price for the event.
(Optional) If you selected Usage Type, in the New Usage Type column, select the new usage type to assign to the event.
When you have completed adding the rules, click Finish.

The overview page for the USC selector appears.

The table lists the rules in the order that the rules are evaluated.

Note:

To reorder the rules, click Edit, select a rule, and then click the Move Rule Up or Move Rule Down icon.

General Information Section

Use the General Information section to provide general information for the USC selector.

Field	Description
Name, Description	Enter a unique name and a description for the USC selector. The name must be unique across USC, APN, and charge selectors. For example, if you name a charge selector Default Analyzer, you cannot name a USC selector Default Analyzer.
Pricing Profile	Select a pricing profile to associate with the USC selector.
Applicable To	(Optional) Select a service to associate with the USC selector.
Event	(Optional) Select an event to associate with the USC selector.

Related Tasks

Creating a USC Selector

Rules and Conditions Section

Use the Rules and Conditions section to create rules to map existing impact categories to new impact categories.

The table in this section lists the rules in the order that the rules are evaluated. The USC selector returns the impact category and usage type of the first rule that matches the values in the event.

You can select a rule and move it up or down if you wish to reorder the rules.

Field or Column	Description
Effective Period	(Optional) Set the start and end dates to specify a specific time period during which the rules in the USC selector are valid. The default effective period starts immediately and never ends. From the Effective Period list, click Manage to add or change an effective period. See "Manage Effective Periods Dialog Box".
Priority	Enter the rule's priority. This table displays rules in numerical order, starting with priority 1. The rules are evaluated in order of priority. Reorder a rule in either of the following ways: Click the Move Rule Up or Move Rule Down icon. Change the rule's priority number. PDC moves the rule to its new place. The priority numbers of all rules affected by the move are changed.
Rule Name	Enter a name for the USC selector rule.
Zone Model	Select the zone model to use for this USC selector rule.
Zone Impact Category	Select an operator and the existing zone impact categories that you want to map to the new impact category in this USC selector rule. The default value .* specifies that the rule applies for all zone impact categories. The valid operators are: Matches Not Matches Note: You can use Not Matches only if you are using ECE for the usage charging.
Usage Class	Select an operator and the existing usage class values to use for evaluating the rule. The default value .* specifies that the rule applies for all usage classes. The valid operators are: Matches Not Matches Note: You can use Not Matches only if you are using ECE for the usage charging.
Usage Type	(Online Usage and Offline Usage pricing profiles only) Select an operator and the existing usage type values to use for evaluating the rule. The default value .* specifies that the rule applies for all usage types. The valid operators are: Matches Not Matches Note: You can use Not Matches only if you are using ECE for the usage charging.
Custom Rule	(Convergent Usage pricing profile only) Select an operator and the existing custom rule to use for evaluating the rule. The default value .* specifies that the rule applies for all custom rules. The valid operators are: Matches Not Matches Note: You can use Not Matches only if you are using ECE for the usage charging.
Service Class	Select an operator and the existing service class values to use for evaluating the rule. The default value .* specifies that the rule applies for all service classes. The valid operators are: Matches Not Matches Note: You can use Not Matches only if you are using ECE for the usage charging.
Service Code	Select an operator and the existing service code values to use for evaluating the rule. The default value .* specifies that the rule applies for all service classes. The valid operators are: Matches Not Matches Note: You can use Not Matches only if you are using ECE for the usage charging.
Quantity Value	(Optional) Enter the maximum quantity of usage for the event, such as duration. The quantity of usage for the event must be less than or equal to the Quantity Value.
Min Amt	(Optional) Enter the minimum charge amount for the event. The charge amount for the event must be equal to or greater than the Min Amount.
Max Amt	(Optional) Enter the maximum charge amount for the event. The charge amount for the event must be less than or equal to the Max Amount.
Impact Category	Select the new impact category to use for determining the price for the event.
New Usage Type	(Optional) Select a new usage type to assign to the event.

Related Tasks

Creating a USC Selector

Creating a USC Selector

Create USC Selector Page Reference

General Information Section

Rules and Conditions Section