When configuring a form that changes on a specific date, how should you handle circumstancing?

Using a start date for circumstancing is the most effective approach when configuring a form that needs to change on a specific date. This method allows you to clearly define when the new configuration will take effect. By applying a start date, the system will automatically switch to the new form settings on or after the specified date, ensuring that users see the appropriate version of the form in accordance with your requirements.

In contrast, applying a circumstance with an end date can be counterproductive when the need is to introduce changes starting from a certain date. End dates might lead to confusion as they specify when a given configuration ceases to be applicable, whereas a start date clarifies when a change is initiated. Defining a cut-off date is not commonly used in this context as circumstancing relies more on starting effective dates rather than arbitrary limits on applicability. Lastly, not applying any circumstances would negate the intended form changes and fail to meet the objective of configuring for a specific date.