Timer

Timer defines a CCK field type for a timer, which can be started, stopped and reset via timer button controls or workflow actions. Timer fields can be shown in real-time with DHTML or only updated on page refresh. Timer button controls can be restricted by both field setting and Use timer controls access permissions.

Prerequisites
The Content Contruction Kit content.module is enabled. Optionally, workflow.module and actions.module enabled.

Installation

1. copy the timer directory and all its contents to your modules directory
2. enable the module: admin/build/modules
3. set access permissions for roles: admin/user/access
4. add the Timer field widget to your node type
5. (optional) create Start/Stop/Reset actions for your node type
6. (optional) add Timer actions to workflow associated with your node type

Download
Download package and report bugs, feature requests, or submit a patch from the project page on the Drupal web site.

Todo List

• elapsed timer with expiration
• countdown timer with expiration

Credits
Module development sponsored by LifeWire, a service of About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

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