Common questions about Creation Time Field usually focus on editability, display format, and time-based sorting or filtering; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a 3-term glossary.
FAQ
Can I edit the creation time manually?
- Creation Time Field is recorded by the system automatically.
- When a new record is created, the corresponding timestamp is filled in automatically.
- The value cannot be edited manually after creation, which helps keep the time record consistent.
What format does the creation time use?
- After a new record is created, the system fills in the current time automatically.
- The displayed format is
yyyy/MM/dd HH:mm. - You can view the time value directly in the database.
Can I sort or filter by creation time?
- Open a database that contains a Creation Time Field.
- Choose the Creation Time Field in sorting or filtering settings.
- Set ascending order, descending order, or a time-range condition as needed.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Creation Time Field | A system field that automatically records the date and time when each record is created. |
| Auto-fill | The system writes the time value automatically when a new record is created, without manual input. |
| Time sorting | Reordering records by the sequence of their creation times. |