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The Countdown Timer app counts down to a date and time you set, then automatically switches to an end message once it hits zero. Use it for product launches, sales deadlines, event kickoffs, or any moment worth building anticipation for. In this guide we build a countdown to a fictional Product Launch Event.

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Prerequisites

  • A Pickcel account with access to the Content module
  • The exact end date and time you’re counting down to
1

Open Apps and search for Countdown Timer

In the Pickcel console, expand Content in the left menu and select Apps. Search for Countdown using the search field.
Pickcel Apps page with Countdown Timer searched and the app card shown
2

Create the app

Click the Countdown Timer card. A details panel opens with a preview of the app. Click Create App to open the editor.
Countdown Timer app details panel with the Create App button
3

Fill in the countdown details

Enter a Name for the app, then choose How to show Countdown on screen?: Days, Days : Hours, Days : Hours : Minutes, Hours : Minutes : Seconds, or Days : Hours : Minutes : Seconds. Type the Message to show while it’s running, set the Countdown end date and Countdown end time, and write the Message to show once it ends.
Countdown App form filled with name, format, message, end date and time, and end message
The end date defaults to today, so double-check it before moving on, especially if you picked a format without days.
4

Pick a color scheme

Open Color Scheme and choose from the gradient list. We picked Gradient 3, a pink-to-orange gradient.
Color Scheme dropdown open with Gradient 1 through Gradient 4 listed
5

Preview and choose a layout

Click Preview to render the countdown with your message, end date, and color scheme. Once the preview loads, Layout Type unlocks: Landscape, Portrait, or Footer, matching how the app will actually run on a screen of that orientation.
Landscape countdown preview with four circular timers for days, hours, minutes, and seconds
6

Create the app

Click Create App. A success dialog confirms the timer was created and offers to walk you through adding it to a composition.
Countdown Timer created successfully dialog with a link to the Media section
The app is stored in Content > Media under the name you gave it, with type App.

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