# Cut-off evaluation delay

The **Cut-off evaluation delay** feature is especially useful for organizations with high file volumes, helping to reduce **cut-off false alarms** caused by minor processing delays.

When the **Cut-off evaluation delay** checkbox is selected, Data Watcher is granted additional time **after** the cut-off time to evaluate whether a file arrived on time. See the [Create a cut-off](/data-watcher-1.21/model/cut-offs/create-a-cut-off.md) page and its [Time settings panel](/data-watcher-1.21/model/cut-offs/create-a-cut-off.md#time-settings-panel) section for details.

Follow these steps to set the default delay that will appear in the **Cut-off evaluation delay** field:

1. In Data One or in Data Watcher, go to **Setup** → **Advanced Settings**.
2. Click on the **NEW** button in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Enable the **Click to add a new module/section** toggle.
4. In the **Module** field, enter **DW**.
5. In the **Section** field, enter **DW-model**.
6. In the **Property Name** field, type **cutoffevaldelay**.
7. In the **Property Value** field, enter the number of minutes that must be applied as delay.
8. Click **CONFIRM** to save.

The new property will be **applied immediately**. You do not need to restart the CEMAN.


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