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Description

Date field with the options of manual or calendar supported input.

Editing

Go to Modeling Forms for further information regarding editing of form elements using the context menu on the form pane.

Configuration Options

Use the Attributes panel to edit the form element.

Attribute NameDescriptionAllowed Values?
Name

Technical identifier for data processing and not visible for the end user.


Alphanumercial characters and underscore.

It is not allowed to start the name with a number.

Description

A commentary field for the developer. The content is invisible to users and its sole purpose is internal documentation.

Any string.
LabelField name shown in the form.Any string.
Mandatory

The element must be filled or used if the checkbox isĀ  activated.

trueElement must be filled.
falseElement may remain empty (default).
Read-only

This field is write-protected.

trueUser cannot enter values.
falseUser can enter values (default).
Date Format

Use this field to define the format, in which the date shall be displayed. You can choose between three date formats.

DD.MM.YYYY

Date is displayed in order day-month-year (default).
Example: 31.12.2099

MM.DD.YYYYDate is displayed in order month-day-year.
Example: 12.31.2099
YYYY.MM.DDDate is displayed in order year-month-day.
Example: 2099.12.31
Default Date

By default the field is empty. Use the calendar in the element or in the Attributes panel to preset a date:


Save your default date by clicking on the check button. The set date and time are displayed in the element:

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Use Current Date

The current date and time is used.

If Use Current Date is enabled, you cannot use the calendar (attribute Default Date) any more.

trueThe current date is displayed.
falseThe entered date is displayed.
Vertical Alignment

Top

Center

Bottom

CSS ClassEnables a field-acurate layout customization.A valid CSS class.
Symbol TypeDisplays the type of the form element in read-only mode.

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