Notifications when added

MPath · 8:39AM

Hi,

I have this automation:

The weird thing is, the Subject of the email we get is:

Changes to SHEETNAME: + PRIMARY COLUMN entry.

But, it's not a change, but a new entry.

I know I can create a custom message, but it just seems weird to me that the standard message is like this. Is it incorrect? Do I have a setting incorrect?

Additionally, having the whole primary column entry in the notification-email subject is weird too I guess.

Any suggestions other than custom message?

Thanks

Yvonne Smythe · 11:16AM

Hi @MPath

- I would run a manual after changing the trigger to a specific field instead of any field because when a row is added or deletes change is occurring across the entire sheet.
- I would also check the 'Message Includes' section and test with alternating flags.

Hope this helps!

~ Yvonne

Yvonne Smythe · 11:16AM

Hi @MPath

- I would run a manual after changing the trigger to a specific field instead of any field because when a row is added or deletes change is occurring across the entire sheet.
- I would also check the 'Message Includes' section and test with alternating flags.

Hope this helps!

~ Yvonne

MPath · 12:10PM

@Yvonne Smythe Oh yeah, wow. Now that you mention that if would also trigger when something is deleted I realise I have quite a few sheets I need to alter! Thanks.

No sure what you meant with

"- I would also check the 'Message Includes' section and test with alternating flags. "?

Yvonne Smythe · 12:15PM

Most welcome @MPath.

Re: Alternating Flags: See how you would prefer your notification mail to look. Message only, message w/specific fields mentioned, message with all fields and links.

MPath · 12:20PM

https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/comment/463714#Comment_463714

Ah right, yes thanks. Have done so. I ended up making a custom message, but have altered the triggerfield for it

Yvonne Smythe · 12:32PM

Cheers @MPath
Be safe, be smart!
~yve

Paul Newcome · 2:09PM

It shouldn't trigger when a row is deleted because your trigger specifies when a row is added. This is also true for a row that has data changed after being added. It shouldn't trigger a notification either.

You shouldn't have to adjust anything to avoid false triggers on deleted rows.

MPath · 2:13PM

https://community.smartsheet.com/discussion/comment/463728#Comment_463728

Well, that saves me a buttocksload of work ;)

I have to say I never did get any notifications triggered when deleting a row and have been using SmartS for over a year now. In another decade I might be up there with Paul, skills wise ;)

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