Automatically populate a timeline column with current dates when creating a board from template

**Feature request: **
When automatically creating a board (from an automation in status column) from a template board, it would be great to have the timeline column populated with the date when the board is created.
This would be especially useful, when it is used with a duration column, and when implementation or integration dates are standard.

Hi, Emma,

If you are looking for a way to automate the timeline, you can check out this app:

Best regards,
Konstantin

Hi Emma @eperennes - this is definitely doable using the following recipe:

**When an item is created, **
set smart timeline start to today.

You can also use this recipe alongside it:

**When the smart timeline is updated, **
calculate and update the duration.

You’re welcome to explore the app here: Smart Timeline + Duration on monday.com

There are over 20 advanced recipes available, so you’ve got plenty of flexibility to tailor things to your workflow.