The Timestamp Component automatically captures the current date and time when it is displayed on the form. This can be used to track when specific actions occur, such as when a Signature is provided. With Display Logic, you can set conditions for when the Timestamp appears, ensuring it only captures the date or time when relevant to your form's needs.
Example Timestamp
Timestamps populate as soon as they display on the form
Timestamps populate as soon as they display on the form
When should I use a Timestamp?
The Timestamp Component is perfect for tracking specific actions or form submissions. Here are some common use cases:
Signature Timestamp
Automatically capture the date and time to reflect the moment when a user submits a signature, ensuring you have a record of when consent or approval was given.
Automatically capture the date and time to reflect the moment when a user submits a signature, ensuring you have a record of when consent or approval was given.
Workflow Tracking
In a multi-step process, apply a timestamp when a specific action occurs, such as when a submission moves to the next step in a workflow or when a user completes an approval.
In a multi-step process, apply a timestamp when a specific action occurs, such as when a submission moves to the next step in a workflow or when a user completes an approval.
Features & Configuration
Adding a Timestamp to your form is simple. Select the Timestamp option from the component library and drag it onto the canvas. Once added, the Timestamp will automatically populate when the form is displayed based on its configured logic.
After placing the component, you can customize its properties in the right-hand panel:
Properties
Label
Set a label to explain what the Timestamp is capturing, like “Signature Time” or “Submission Date.”
Set a label to explain what the Timestamp is capturing, like “Signature Time” or “Submission Date.”
Width
Adjust the width of the component (1-12 columns) based on your form layout.
Adjust the width of the component (1-12 columns) based on your form layout.
Settings
Type
Select whether you want the component to display the Date & Time or just simply the Date.
Select whether you want the component to display the Date & Time or just simply the Date.
Logic
Display Logic
Control when this component shows or hides based on other inputs.
Control when this component shows or hides based on other inputs.
Details
Hint
Provide a short hint to help users understand what the Timestamp is capturing, such as “This field records the time of submission.”
Provide a short hint to help users understand what the Timestamp is capturing, such as “This field records the time of submission.”
Name
Change the name to a more descriptive identifier that will appear in your data exports.
Change the name to a more descriptive identifier that will appear in your data exports.
ID
Each Droplet component has a unique ID for referencing in workflows or visibility settings. Edit the default ID to make it more descriptive for easy reference.
Each Droplet component has a unique ID for referencing in workflows or visibility settings. Edit the default ID to make it more descriptive for easy reference.
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