Add and Configure Signature Field

The Signature field improves the security of the credential by allowing the signature of the holder of the credential to be cross-checked with the signature on the credential.

Preparation Notes:

  • Determine if the credential requires a signature from the applicant.
  • Ensure that the computer station used for enrollment is setup to obtain a signature from the applicant.

Steps:

  1. Create a new credential design or open an existing credential design.
  2. Click on the Signature field then click on the credential design. Instant ID as a Service places the Signature field at that spot and display the Signature Field Properties pane.
  3. Position the Signature field on the credential design.
  4. Type a name for the Signature field in the Name field. Instant ID as a Service uses this name for the name of the Signature field in the enrollment form. Use a name that informs the operator what is data is required.
  5. From the Alignment list, select the alignment of the signature inside of the Signature field.
    • The first word indicates the horizontal placement of the signature. Options include: Left, Center, and Right.
    • The second word indicates the vertical placement of the signature Options include Top, Center, and Bottom.
    • Fill Entire Field expands the signature to fill the area of the Signature field.
  6. Configure the size, position and rotation. For more information, refer to Signature Field Properties.
  7. Select Display the signature backdrop as transparent to set the background of the Signature field as transparent.
  8. To duplicate the field, select it, click Copy Copy Element, then click Paste Paste Element. Instant ID as a Service places a copy with the same settings on the selected side of the credential design.
  9. Click Save Save.
  10. To update the enrollment based on the changes made, click Generate Enrollment. Instant ID as a Service updates the enrollment design with the new fields on the credential design.