An Automation allows an action, such as running a Workflow, to happen automatically whenever an event, such as data being loaded, occurs.
An Automation listens for chosen events to occur. These events fall into different categories:
If multiple events are selected then a Time period for all events to occur must be entered. Once all the events have happened, within the specified number of minutes, the Automation will trigger.
Alternatively, there is an option to Trigger Automation if time expires without all events occurring which will trigger the Automation at the end of the time period if any of the events have happened.
In most cases it will be necessary to add filters for each event. Users can make use of multiple filter properties for each event. Without a filter, the Automation will be triggered when the chosen event occurs for any object.
For example, if the event type 'Workflow started' is chosen without any filter, the Automation will be triggered each time any Workflow in the Space is run.
It is more likely the Automation should be listening for a specific object(s), say 'Workflow ABC' or 'Workflow XYZ', rather than any workflow.
A Custom event is a separate object that can be created and shared across Spaces, similar to sharing a View. This type of event can contain parameters that can be used as event data for a Workflow run (see the Fire Event step) or as data items in an email notification.
To populate the event parameter:
For example, specific Dataset batch metadata could be included as a parameter on the Fire event step of a Workflow in order to notify users about the number of records processed, or the number and type of errors detected.
Select a Workflow from the list (ensure that the Workflow has been published first). To run more than one, click Add Workflow.
Click Parameters to configure Workflow parameters. You can assign a value manually or tick Use event data to select an event and its data as the parameter value, then click Apply to save changes.
All the Workflows will be run in parallel. However, if you want them to run them in a specific sequence, you can either add them to a Schedule and execute that first, or create additional automations to run other Workflows once a specific Workflow completes.
Select a Schedule from the list. To run more than one, click Add Schedule.
All the Schedules will be run parallel, but the Workflows within the Schedule will be run in sequence.
Enter the Recipient(s) email address. When using multiple addresses, separate them with a space, comma or semicolon.
Enter the Email subject and Email content.
If you type the @ symbol, you will be presented with a list of available data items for the selected event(s).
These will be replaced by the actual data from the event when the email is sent.
Notifications are in app messages that can be sent to the inbox of users within Data Studio. Click on the next tab to learn more.
Enter the Subject and Message.
If you type the @ symbol, you will be presented with a list of available data items for the selected event(s).
These will be replaced by the actual data from the event when the notification is sent.
Assign the target Recipient(s) from the listed user/group to receive the notifications.
Notifications are in app messages that can be sent to the inbox of users within Data Studio. This is a useful option if you do not wish to receive automation messages in your usual email inbox. There are manual (triggered via Automations) and automatic (system generated) notifications.
To access your notifications:
Notifications are displayed in a inbox style format. Here you can view and manage your notifications. You can view other details (the triggering automation and the space it was triggered in, users that received this notification) of each notification by hovering over the information icon.
If you do not log on to Data Studio often, but still want to be reminded of in app notifications received, you can configure notification email reminders to be sent to your usual email inbox.
To configure email reminders for automation notifications:
Automatic notifications are automatically generated by the system to notify you of important events.
'Dropzone authentication failed'
'A new version of < Solution name > Solution is available'
'Your API key < API key name > will expire in 10 days'
