You can create an Optimize session in either of two ways:

When you use another Optimize session as a template, the copy that is created copies the rules and scores from the template session. You can then modify your new Optimize session. The original template session is unchanged. You might want to create an Optimize session containing all of your standard optimization rules. You can, then use that session as a template for all other new sessions to minimize data re-entry. Using sessions as templates both saves time and ensures the consistent application of your business rules and objectives across all Optimize sessions.

This section describes both methods for creating a new Optimize session, and how to edit an existing Optimize session.