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How to create a time-based unlock for checklist items in AppicalNow
How to create a time-based unlock for checklist items in AppicalNow

Enable Checklist items to unlock after a specific number of days, allowing you to time your onboarding content effectively for new hires.

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Written by Dennis Vos
Updated over a week ago

Overview

By setting a time-based unlock, you can control when certain Checklist items become visible to new hires, helping you to manage the flow of information and guide them through the onboarding process step-by-step.

Example

You might want a Checklist item for a specific task, like "Complete Benefits Enrollment" to unlock five days after a new hire starts, ensuring they’ve already reviewed foundational information.

πŸ“Œ Note: First you need to create one or multiple Checklist items. In this article you will learn how to create Checklist items: How to add a checklist to your course.


Steps to Add a Time-Based Unlock to Checklist Items

β†’ Access Course

  1. Go to the 'Course' section in the side menu.

  2. Choose the course you want to add the time-based unlock trigger.

  3. Click on 'Editor'.

β†’ Navigate to Knowledge

In the top menu, click on 'Knowledge'.

β†’ Open the Checklist Section

Find the Checklist tile and click on 'View'.

β†’ Choose checklist item

Choose the checklist item and click on the 'pencil icon' on the right side.

β†’ Set the Unlock Time

Enter the number of days that should pass before the new hire sees this Checklist item.

Note:

  • '0' is the start date

  • '-1' the day before

  • '1' the day after

β†’ Save Your Settings

Click 'Update' to confirm the time-based unlock for the item.


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