Forum:Timestamp through template

I was trying to add a timestamp to my  template, so that when it would get added to a page, it would also add a small notice saying "Page tagged for deletion on date of template added to the page here". At first I thought I could get this done easily by substituting either the #time function, signature, or  magic word. None of this worked. After that I tried adding the timestamp without the substitution, as seperate template parameter. Failed again. Lastly, I tried using an additional template which would add a timestamp - again without success. I ended up confused with the parsing order, substitution and convinced that while testing I overlooked something.

My question is - is anyone able to add a timestamp to a template, that would mark the date on which the template was added to a particular page? Preferably without the use of additional template parameters and scripts. Thanks — Sovq 15:08, June 27, 2011 (UTC)


 * The only way I can think of doing this is with another parameter. I believe  would give you what you want, although I'm not sure.


 * Nah, that's not it, thanks though. It puts the timestamp on the template page but not on the target page. Here's a test template for it and here's the target page which can be edited at will, should anyone feel like solving the puzzle. — Sovq 18:31, June 27, 2011 (UTC)