Triggers
- Olesya Tantsyura
1. Description
It is designed to create and edit the scheme's triggers. A trigger can be used to run a Flow schema on a schedule.
For example, refreshing an integration token or sending an email at a specified time.
It consists of the following elements:
- Creation tool (Fig.1(1));
- Search field (Fig.1(2));
- Refresh button (Fig.1(3));
- Registry (Fig.1(4));
- Pagination (Fig.1(5)).
Fig. 1. Triggers page
1.1. Creation tool
Use the Add button (Fig.1(1)) to create a new object. Access to a General tab opens after clicking. You can open tabs for existing Trigger through the entries editing tool (see paragraph 1.4.7).
Tabs:
1.2. Search field
The search is performed on the Name column.
It consists of an input field and a close button () displayed when the cursor is placed in the input field. To search by part of a word or a number, use the * symbol. You can also use the * character to replace any number of characters.
1.3. Refresh button
Updating the register table is performed by clicking on the refresh button -
(Fig.1 (3)).1.4. Registry
The registry is a list of entries of existing objects in this section, each of which consists of a set of fields:
- Checkbox;
- Name;
- Type;
- Schema;
- Enabled;
- Manual start button;
- Editing tool;
- Removal tool.
If there is no entry on the page, then an additional Add button is displayed in the register, the functionality of which duplicates the Add button in paragraph 1.1.
1.4.1. Checkbox
Used to select one or more entries. An additional removal tool appears after selecting one or more entries. Information about the number of entries chosen for deletion appears when you hover over this tool. When you click on it, a modal confirmation window appears. It contains the Yes, No, and close () buttons. Clicking the Yes button deletes the entries. Clicking the No button closes the modal window, and the entries are not deleted.
All records on the page will be selected if you select the checkbox in the header.
Fig. 2. Confirm deletion modal window
1.4.2. Name
The name of the Trigger are displayed here. Clicking on the name opens the Trigger's General tab (if you have edit rights).
1.4.3. Type
The Trigger type is displayed here.
Available types:
- At Time - the Trigger fires at the set time. The time is set on the General tab in the Expression field.
1.4.4. Schema
Displays the name of the Flow schema that is being used.
Clicking on the name of the Flow scheme opens the General tab of this Flow scheme if the Flow scheme type is Code, or the graphical editor, if the Flow scheme type is Diagram.
1.4.5. Enabled
A switch that is responsible for enabling and disabling the Trigger profile by the position:
- Trigger execution at the set time;
- does not execute at the set time.
1.4.6. Manual start button
Clicking the button to do the Trigger regardless of the Enabled switch position and auto Trigger settings.
Manual triggering does not cancel automatic triggering if the Enabled switch is on.
1.4.7. Editing tool
The General tab opens after clicking on this button. You can change the object's data and go to other tabs for editing.
1.4.8. Removal tool
It is used to remove an object with confirmation through a modal window. A modal confirmation window appears after clicking the button. Clicking the Yes button - deletes the object and the entry. Clicking the No button closes the modal window, and the object is not deleted.
Fig. 3. Confirm deletion modal window
1.5. Pagination
It consists of the Rows per page field, which indicates the number of entries (it is possible to set from 1 to 1000) per page, and forward and backward buttons for switching pages.
2. Opportunities
2.1. Create a new Trigger
Goal | Create a new Trigger |
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Result | Data saved. The Trigger is created. |
2.2. Delete a Trigger
Goal | Delete a Trigger |
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Result | The modal window closes. The Trigger is removed. |
2.3. Delete several Triggers
Goal | Delete several Triggers |
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Result | The modal window closes. Triggers are removed. |
2.4. Edit a Trigger
Goal | Edit a Trigger |
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Result | Data saved. |
2.5. Enable/disable Trigger
Goal | Enable a Trigger |
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Steps |
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Result | The Trigger is enabled |
2.6. Run a Trigger manually
Goal | Run a Trigger manually |
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Result | The trigger started manually. |