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Duration

The duration field in undb is designed to handle time intervals and durations, represented in the hh:mm:ss format. This field is particularly useful for scenarios where exact durations are important, such as tracking task durations, event times, or any time-based data.

Key Features:

  • Time Format:

    • The duration is represented in hh:mm:ss format (hours:minutes:seconds ).
    • This precise format allows users to input and view durations with accuracy down to the second.

  • Flexible Input:

    • Users can input the duration directly into the field using the hours, minutes, and seconds format.
    • The field can also support automatic calculations based on user input (e.g., converting larger time periods into the appropriate hh:mm:ss format).

  • Display Format:

    • Durations are always displayed in the hh:mm:ss format, providing consistency across all records and making it easy to compare time intervals.

  • Default Value:

    • A default value can be configured in the duration field, setting an initial duration that is automatically applied when creating new records.

  • Range Constraints:

    • Users can configure a minimum and maximum allowable duration, ensuring that any entered values fall within predefined limits.

  • Required Field:

    • The duration field can be marked as required, ensuring that a valid time duration is entered before a record is saved.

Example Use Cases:

  • Task Duration Tracking: Record how long specific tasks take to complete, in precise hours, minutes, and seconds.
  • Event Timing: Track the duration of events like meetings or workshops down to the second.
  • Workout Sessions: Record workout or training session lengths with exact time intervals.

Configuration Options:

  1. Time Format: The field uses hh:mm:ss for both input and display, ensuring accurate time representation.
  2. Range: Set minimum and maximum durations to ensure valid time intervals are entered.
  3. Default Value: Optionally set an initial value for newly created records.
  4. Required: Indicate whether the field must be filled in to save a record.

The duration field in undb offers an accurate and structured way to manage time-based data using the hh:mm:ss format, suitable for a variety of use cases where precise time tracking is needed.