Define Jotblocks in a Template

JotBlocks are always definable when creating or editing a template within the Nintex eSign.

In the user interface, the location and size of a JotBlock are initially defined visually by dragging open a box on top of an image rendering of a sample document. The attributes that may be defined within the template design page include:

• the unique name of the JotBlock

• instructions to be shown to the signatory

• the type of JotBlock: written or typed

• whether the JotBlock is certified (encapsulated within a box containing meta data about the signing event)

• whether the JotBlock is required

• the x/y position

• the size of the area in pixels

• whether to apply a border

• for mouse signatures, the ink color

• for typed signatures

  • the font style

  • the font size

  • text decoration (bold, italic, underline)

  • text alignment (left, center, right and top, bottom, middle)

  • word wrap

• for fixed text

  • the application time (before signing or after signing)

  • the text to apply, which may contain merge fields

• the signing order relative to other JotBlocks

The name of the JotBlock is referenced when designing the workflow in order to assign the JotBlock to a specific signatory and signing step.