To ensure your workflow only processes specific triggering events, you can use the "Continue If" logic action. This allows your workflow to evaluate each event based on custom conditions and only continue if these conditions are met.
When describing a workflow, Keragon may automatically add a Continue If logic step to filter events based on your requirements.
This article explains how to understand, review, and adjust those conditions, or add them manually when needed.
What is the "Continue If" action?
The "Continue If" action is a logic step that evaluates conditions defined by you. If the conditions are met, the workflow proceeds; if not, the workflow stops at this step.
Reviewing and using the "Continue If" action
If filtering logic already exists, it’s applied automatically. You only need to configure conditions if no filtering has been defined yet or if you want to change it.
Step-by-Step Guide:
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Add the "Continue If" Action:
- Below your trigger, click the '+' icon in the workflow Canvas.
- In the Properties Panel, select Logic, then choose the "Continue If" action.
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Configure Conditions:
You can update conditions either by editing them directly or by describing how the filtering should change.
- After adding the "Continue If" action, click on it to open the "Configuration" tab.
- Add a new condition by clicking the "+ Add condition" button.
- Configure the following fields:
- Value 1: The data you want to evaluate, usually selected from a previous trigger or action.
- Comparison: Choose the comparison type (equals, does not equal, contains, greater than, etc.) from the dropdown menu.
- Value 2: The specific value you want to compare Value 1 against.
Example
- Trigger: New submission from a form.
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Condition Setup:
- Value 1: Form's "State" field.
- Comparison: equals.
- Value 2: NY.
Result: Only submissions with "NY" as the state continue through the workflow.
Note: The "Continue If" action does not have a standalone testing capability. Conditions are evaluated during actual workflow runs.
Best Practices for "Continue If"
- Clearly define your conditions based on real workflow requirements.
- Regularly review and update conditions as your needs evolve.
- Ensure your conditions are specific enough to filter effectively but flexible enough to accommodate potential variations.
By effectively leveraging the "Continue If" logic action, you gain greater control over your workflows, ensuring they operate efficiently and accurately.
Learn more on "Continue If"
Check our detailed article about the "Continue If" action.