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Record a date automation isn't working
I set up the automation below, and it's not working.
When I change the status of a row to complete, nothing happens.
If I go into the automation manager and select "run" or "test" the completion date column fills in with today's date.
What am I doing wrong? This should be straight-forward. I've tried building this automation from scratch and using the template. Neither option works.
Best Answer
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The last time I saw something about how long it could take, it was up to 15 minutes. I'd say try again, givve it a few more minutes, then refresh your browser tab.
Answers
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How much time are you giving it after saving the sheet?
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I just waited 10 minutes and nothing happened.
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It says it ran, but the date didn't fill in
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The last time I saw something about how long it could take, it was up to 15 minutes. I'd say try again, givve it a few more minutes, then refresh your browser tab.
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Try also including a condition that mimics the trigger.
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Well that did it. How weird. I'm used to automations happening immediately (Airtable and Excel). Thank you!
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