Can a AutoDate be added to an existing record

[Whispersplus1]

I created a form that uses a barcode to activate it. My problem is that once it's activated I still have to use "Control V" to apply the date. Does anyone know how to get a date field to AutoDate once the form has been opened?

 

[DCrake]

Set the default value on the field properties to =Date()

 

[vbaInet]

In the table, under the Field's properties, set the Default Value property to =Date()