The create timepoint module is intended to allow the creation of timepoints (also sometimes called "sessions" or "visits") for candidates within a LORIS module.

The create_timepoint module is primarily used by data entry staff in order to create a new session prior to data entry. It may also be used by imaging staff in order to create a timepoint before uploading scans.

The create_timepoint only creates the timepoint. It does not populate the test battery (which is done by the next_stage module.)

The module requires the user to have the data_entry permission as well as at least 1 study site.

The "visitLabel" setting in config.xml determines how the visit label for the timepoint is selected. However, this functionality is deprecated as text entry is unreliable.

Users primarily access this module from the candidate_list. Upon creating a timepoint, the module provides a link to the (empty) instrument list module for the new timepoint.