Choosing a Time Zone Preference

The time zone preference allows you to specify the time displayed for MatrixOne applications. Once it is set, all date/time entries, whether they are input or displayed by the system, are converted from the server time zone to the preferred time zone at the time of display. This allows clients in different locations around the world to see the time in their own time zone rather than the time where the server is located.

For example, if someone modifies a part in New York at 11 a.m., London users who have their time zone preference set to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) will see the Modified time for the part as 4 p.m. Likewise, if someone in a Hong Kong time zone sets up a route and inputs the due date and time for task, the task owner in California will see the date and time converted to Pacific Standard Time.

The time zone preferences are shown according to geographical area and the plus or minus difference from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). You can also choose a Daylight Savings option if the time zone you select supports it.

To choose your time zone

1. Click Tools>Preferences from the global toolbar.
2. From the General category of the Preferences page, click Time Zone.
3. Select a Time Zone from the drop-down list.
4. If the time zone you select supports Daylight Savings, choose Yes to have the system automatically change the time when Daylight Savings time changes for that zone.

Or

Choose No if you want your system to ignore Daylight Savings time changes. For example, certain areas within time zones that support Daylight Savings do not choose to switch between Daylight Savings and Standard Time.

This option is disabled for time zones that do not support Daylight Savings.

5. Click Apply or Done to save your selection. Clicking Apply leaves the Preferences popup open so you can set other preferences. Clicking Done closes it.