When to set values of a rule input which are hidden to a user?

Question

Assume I have a form which saves many parameters into a rule input myDataDict of a custom data type with different entries, let's say myDataDict.name (required field) and myDataDict.common is directly visible on my interface. However, in addition to the visible things, I want to automatically populate myDataDict.timestamp with the date-time when the submit-button is pressed.
How do I do that in the most standard way? Where do I have to place my a!save()-call? Inside my a!buttonWidget() ?

peter.lewis · Accepted Answer

You can also save as many fields as you need to using an array. For instance,

a!buttonWidget(
  label: "Submit",
  submit: true,
  style: "PRIMARY",
  saveInto: {
    a!save(
      target: ri!customer.updatedOn,
      value: now()
    ),
    a!save(
      target: ri!customer.updatedBy,
      value: loggedInUser()
    ),
    a!save(
      target: ri!cancel,
      value: false
    )
  }
)

I always prefer using this method of saving data on the button because you can guarantee that all the other data has been entered - otherwise, the user wouldn't be able to submit the form!

stefanhelzle0001 · Answer

I do that in the submit button. Have very good experience with it.

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