Digital Signatures

The diary supports digital signature capture for accountability and record-keeping. Signatures are particularly useful for issue entries where you need acknowledgment from a contractor or vendor.

Adding Signatures

Diary entries support multiple signers. To add a signature:

1. Open the diary entry detail page
2. Click the signature section
3. Select the signer type:
   • User -- Select an existing Cornerstone user
   • Vendor -- Enter a signatory name (for people who do not have a Cornerstone account)
4. Draw the signature on the canvas
5. Save the signature

You can add multiple signatures to a single entry -- for example, both a homeowner and a contractor acknowledging an issue.

Immutability

Once an entry has at least one signature, it becomes immutable:

• The Edit button is hidden -- the entry can no longer be modified
• The photo section is hidden when there are no existing photos -- no new photos can be added
• Existing photos remain visible but cannot be removed

This ensures that signed entries serve as reliable records that cannot be altered after the fact.

caution

Attach all photos and finalize the entry content before collecting signatures. Once signed, the entry is locked.

Signed Badge

Entries with signatures display a "Signed" badge, making it easy to identify which entries have been formally acknowledged.

Issue Acknowledgment

Issue entries are the most common use case for signatures. When you flag a problem with an issue entry, you can have the responsible party sign the entry to acknowledge:

• They are aware of the issue
• They have reviewed the documented details
• The record is accurate as written

This creates an auditable trail of issue communication on your project.