iFormBuilder JavaScript Tips & Tricks

How do I default an element to the current Date or Time?

To default an element to the current date or time, please follow the instructions below.

When using a Date element, place Date() in the Dynamic Value.  It will display on the device as follows:

Dec 6, 2017

When using a Time element, place Date() in the Dynamic Value.  It will display on the device as follows:

2:44 PM

When using a Date-Time element, place Date() in the Dynamic Value.  It will display on the device as follows:

12/6/17, 2:44 PM

When using a Read-Only element, place Date() in the Dynamic Value. It will display on the device as follows:

Wed Dec 6 2017 10:45:16 GMT-0400 (EDT)

PLEASE NOTE: When using a Date, Time, or Date-Time element on just iOS devices, if you place new Date() in the Dynamic Value, it will work similarly.

iFORM TIP: To keep the user from editing these fields, you can hide them from the user by putting false into the Condition Value of the element.

iOS

Android