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Set value of date field

Function: Set value of date field​

This action allows you to update the value of a specific date field on your application's forms or pages. You can either set it to a particular date or clear its current value. This is useful for pre-filling forms, updating records, or resetting date inputs based on user interactions or other data.

Input​

  • UI element (PART): The specific date field on your form or page that you want to modify. This is a required input, meaning you must select a date field for the action to work.
  • Answer (DATE): The date you wish to assign to the selected UI element. If you leave this input empty, the action will clear any existing date from the field.

Output​

No direct output. The selected UI element (date field) on your application will be updated with the provided date or cleared if no date is specified.

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

  • Example 1: Pre-filling a contract start date Imagine you have a contract creation form, and you want to automatically set the "Contract Start Date" to a specific date.

    • Inputs:
      • UI element: "Contract Start Date" (a date field on your contract form)
      • Answer: 2024-01-15
    • Result: The "Contract Start Date" field on the contract form is automatically populated with "January 15, 2024".

  • Example 2: Clearing an optional delivery date If a user decides they no longer need a specific delivery date for an order, you can provide an option to clear that field.

    • Inputs:
      • UI element: "Preferred Delivery Date" (a date field on an order form)
      • Answer: (empty)
    • Result: The "Preferred Delivery Date" field on the order form is cleared, removing any previously selected date.

  • Example 3: Setting a project deadline based on a calculation You might have a workflow where a project deadline is automatically calculated (e.g., 30 days from the project start date) and needs to be displayed in a date field.

    • Inputs:
      • UI element: "Project Deadline" (a date field on a project management dashboard)
      • Answer: [Result of 'Add 30 days to Today's Date' action] (e.g., 2024-02-28)
    • Result: The "Project Deadline" field is updated to "February 28, 2024", reflecting a deadline 30 days from the current date.