Date/Time Feature Description

Canvas includes a Date/Time object for displaying system date and time values. Users can select different date and time formats in the object properties, including date only, time only, or combined formats.

Date/Time Designer Functionalities

To insert a Date/Time object, go to Insert > Date/Time, or click the Insert Date/Time icon from the toolbar. Click and drag anywhere on the screen to place the Date/Time object, as shown below:

Properties

The Date/Time object includes multiple properties that allow full customization of its behavior and appearance.

To access the Property Window, click View > Properties.

Basic Properties

The Basic Properties allows users to rename the object and configure the Date/Time format that will be displayed.

Appearance

The Appearance section lets users adjust the object’s visible characteristics, including color.

Position

The Position section provides adjustable properties that reshape or move the date/time object.

Actions

If the date/time object is pressed, released, or double-clicked, the object runs a script or command. This is controlled under the On Press, On Release, or On Double click section of the Actions tab.

Permissions

Permissions can be assigned to the date/time object to allow the correct users to interact with them.