Value Selector - Date and Date / Time

To begin assigning values for the Date or Date / Time data types, first select the appropriate option from the "Data Type" selector.

Then, click the drop-down on the "Default Value" field and continue as appropriate below.

"Date" and "Date Time" differ only in level of detail. Both options are explained within the "Date Time" examples below.

Date and Date / Time: Now

The "Now" option achieves the same result as using the @NOW operator in the Expression Editor. When the mobile application user opens this Task, the mobile application’s system time populates the input field.

Date and Date / Time: Offset

Selecting "Offset" opens options allowing modification of each of the date (and time) data provided by the @NOW operator.

1. First, select whether you want to add to, subtract from, or specify the number (of days, hours, etc.):

   

   + : Adds the specified number to this datum.

   - : Subtracts the specified number fromthis datum.

   = : Sets this datum equal to the specified number.

2. Next, click in the second column and type the desired adjustment.

   

   Tip: Setting a value equal to zero is a useful method of cleaning output. For example, if you don’t need the "seconds" datum in your timestamp, set it equal to zero.

Date and Date / Time: Absolute

The "Absolute" option allows the user to specify a specific date. After selecting this option, the system enters the current date and time:

The date and time are modified in the same manner described in the Standards section (see Set Dates and Set Time).