Add a Date Type to Date Questions in Forms such as Use By, Best Before, Packed Date, or Manufacture Date
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In your Form, you can use the Date answer type and enable the option to prompt staff to select the specific Date Type.
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In this Article
Adding a Date Type to Date Questions
To add a Date Type to a form:
Log in to the Admin Console (Computer Login)
Go to Forms
Create or edit a form
Add a new question
Choose the Answer type Date
Turn on the toggle Turn on date type selector (this toggle will turn green)
Set up your Date Type Settings by selecting:
Today and future dates
Today and past dates
Future Dates only
Past dates only
Save your Form
Using the Date Type on the Mobile App
When completing a form on the App:
Click on the Date answer type
Choose the Relevant date
Click the arrow next to 'UB (Use By)'
Choose the relevant Date Type for this answer
Click the Green tick to save
Note: The default value will be BB (Best Before)
How the Date Type Shows on Reports
Once the Date Type is selected, you will be able to see the relevant Date Type in your Completed Forms and Form Reports.
