Creating a question with a date input

Last Updated : Aug 18, 2021 |

About this task

For a question that requires a date as an answer, you can select a date pattern and a time range.

For example, the date pattern can be DDMMYYYY, where:

  • DD is two numeric digits representing the day of the month.

  • MM is two numeric digits representing the month.

  • YYYY is four numeric digits representing the year.

Procedure

  1. On the Basic tab, in the interactions-related section, click the Add icon to add a new interaction.
  2. In the list, click Question > Date.
  3. In the Name field, type an interaction name.
  4. In the Pattern field, select an appropriate date format that the respondent must use to enter an answer.
  5. In the Minimum Date and Maximum Date fields, use the calendar to select the start and end dates that define the limits for the valid answer.

    The date pattern for these fields is MMDDYYYY. This date pattern does not depend on the Pattern field.

  6. Optional To give the respondents a second attempt to answer, click the Retry toggle button.

    If the respondents provide an invalid input, they can answer again.

  7. To set up the timeout value when the respondent does not answer in Chat and Messaging channels, in Chat and messaging no answer timeout, enter the required value in seconds.

    The default value is 60 seconds. The available range is between 15 and 1800 seconds.

  8. To save the changes, click the Save icon.

    Automation displays the new interaction in the interaction list.