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# Set Minimum Lead Time by Ad Type in vPPO

In vPPO you can apply a **minimum due date**, based on ad types.  When enabled, the pop up calendar will limit the available due date via a range specified in the ad type profile.   

#### **Who can enable it**

This is an **ad type setting**. A **Local Admin** or the **vCreative Help Desk** can turn it on by setting the allowed lead time in the ad type profile.

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**How it works**

- The range limit is set in the ad type profile, in the example above the minimum due date is one business day, the minimum start date is 2 business days.  During order entry the popup calendar will only allow dates to be selected after the minimum allowed range.
- Dates not allowed will appear to be “blacked-out.” Selectable dates will be visible with a white numeral, gray tile and will be clickable.

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#### **Scope & Limitations**

- The available dates are only limited when the status entered is Needs Writing or Needs Production.
- The date range is calculated on the following criteria: the day that the order is entered is not counted.   Only business days are considered, so the due date can never fall on a weekend or holiday.  For example, a spot with a 1 day Due Date limit, if entered on Monday, would not allow the same day (Monday) or next day (Tuesday) as a Due Date. The earliest “Due Date” would be Wednesday.
- If both Due Date and Start Date have limits, the start date limit value must always be equal or greater than the Due Date limit value..

#### **Why it helps**

- Reduces last-minute order submission

#### If you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to reach out to the vCreative support team by emailing [support@vcreativeinc.com](mailto:support@vcreativeinc.com) or calling 800-605-9889.

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