This article details how to use previously created segments as exclusions and inclusions in newly created segments .
Create Segment Based on Other Segments
To leverage an already created segment when building a new segment you will use the gears audience rule. You are able to choose one more segments in a single rule. When selecting more than one segment, the rule will apply if a user falls into one or more of your selected segments. Rules based segments and segments that have been brought in through etl or a connector as eligible to be selected in this rule. Disabled segments will not be available for selection in this rule.
- Create a Segment
- Add a GEARS rule
- Select Audience -> Segments in the menu for selecting a rule
- Select the include/exclude parameter
- Select one more more segments
Segment Examples
Below are several examples of custom attributes used in segments leveraging segments passed from other systems and layer in real time data elements and using standard segments to build complex logic .