When building forms in Chime, widgets give you the flexibility to capture exactly the information you need. From simple text fields to photos, videos, signatures, and drop-down lists, widgets make forms dynamic, user-friendly, and easy to complete. They also ensure accuracy and consistency by guiding users with the right input type for each situation
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Widget Options Available
Text Options
Instructional Text – Add guidance notes to help users complete the form.
Single Line Text – For short, one-line responses.
Multi Line Text – For longer, free-text entries.
Number Options
Number Text Box – Capture numeric values only.
Date & Time Options
Date & Time – Select from a calendar and time scroll.
Date Only – Choose a date from the calendar.
Signature Option
Signature – Sign with a finger on screen and include a name.
Red / Amber / Green Options
RAG Choice – Options include:
Red / Amber / Green
Red / Amber / Green with Comment
Red / Amber / Green / Not Applicable
Yes / No Options
Flexible variations including:
Yes / No
Yes / No with Comment
Yes / No / Not Applicable
Yes / No with Photo
Yes / No / NA with Photo
Multiple Choice Options
Create different options and set how many answers are allowed.
Image & File Upload
File Upload – Attach files directly.
Display Image – Upload an image for users to view.
Photo Options
Single Photo, Multiple Photos, or Multiple Photos (Captioned).
Restrict Camera Role - you can restrict users from selecting from their camera roll so they can only take 'live' photos
GPS Location - you can get a GPS location, time & date stamp for each photo taken
Video Option
Add a video URL (e.g. YouTube) or embed Luma training courses.
Regarding Options
Link the form to a specific:
Site
Employee
Client
Supplier
Equipment/Asset
Formatting Options
Page Break – Insert sections into your form.
Display PDF – Upload a PDF to be shown within the form.
Time & Money Requests
Create Time Request – Add dropdowns of time request options.
Money Request – Enter amounts and VAT for payment.
Site Tasks
Embed site tasks within a form, e.g. another checklist.
💡 Tips
Use Instructional Text to keep forms clear without cluttering labels.
Combine Yes/No with Photo to capture both confirmation and visual evidence.
Use Regarding Options to tie form responses back to key records (sites, employees, or equipment).
For compliance, always include a Signature widget where acknowledgement is required.