How is the Auto Window being calculated?

[danielbb]

We are not clear how the Auto Window is being calculated.

At Making the Most of the Splunk Scheduler

We see -

How exactly this auto window is being calculated?

[richgalloway]

You are correct. A scheduled search needs a history before Splunk can set an auto window.

[danielbb]

The way I read it -

Let's say the Period (P) is 5 minutes, Runtime (R) is 2 minutes, then Window (W) would be 5 - 2 = 3.
Meaning, anytime within these 3 minutes, can be used by the scheduler to start the search.

I guess R is derived from pervious runs.