How to Draft and Save Workflows for Future Updates in Smartsheet

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This discussion was created from comments split from: Why do my workflows execute automatically when I am setting up a new sheet?.

LAW

Is there a way to deactivate a workflow as you create it so that you can setup a series of workflows and save them for updates at a later time? Kind of like drafting them?

When I start setting up an idea, I need to get it correct or SS will not allow me to save it.

Andrée Starå

https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/comment/446885#Comment_446885

Hi,

I hope you're well and safe!

You can deactivate them.

Would that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe, and have a fantastic day!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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LAW

Thank you. I think I need to ask a better question.

I know I can make a workflow THEN deactivate. But the workflow needs to be valid before it allows me to save.

I want to create a workflow IN deactivated mode.

I was hoping I could make a workflow that even if it had flaw it would save. Right now, I cannot even save it. So, when I have a good idea I want to try out, but it doesn't work I can't save it and try later.