Automation Overview
BuildBetter’s automation system allows you to:- Create trigger-based workflows
- Automate routine tasks
- Connect with external tools
- Schedule recurring actions
Automation Structure
Triggers
Events that start workflows
Actions
Tasks executed in response
Trigger Types
Event Triggers
- New recording
- Signal detected
- Document created
- Chat activity
- User actions
Schedule Triggers
- Time-based
- Recurring
- Calendar events
- Custom intervals
Action Types
Notification Actions
Notification Actions
- Slack messages
- Email alerts
- Mobile notifications
- In-app notifications
Data Actions
Data Actions
- Create documents
- Update records
- Generate reports
- Export data
Integration Actions
Integration Actions
- API calls
- Webhook triggers
- Tool synchronization
- Data transfer
Creating Workflows
1
Select Trigger
Choose what starts the automation
2
Configure Conditions
Set rules and filters
3
Define Actions
Specify what happens
4
Test & Enable
Verify and activate
Workflow Conditions
Filter Criteria
- Signal properties
- Data values
- Time conditions
- User attributes
Logic Operations
- AND/OR rules
- NOT conditions
- Complex filters
- Custom logic
Test automations thoroughly before enabling them in production.
Advanced Features
Branching Logic
Create conditional paths
Parallel Actions
Execute multiple tasks
Integration Options
Connected Systems
- CRM platforms
- Project management
- Communication tools
- Analytics services
Data Flow
- Bidirectional sync
- One-way push
- Data transformation
- Field mapping
Ensure proper authentication and permissions for integrated services.
Best Practices
Workflow Design
- Start simple
- Test thoroughly
- Document clearly
- Monitor performance
Error Handling
- Define fallbacks
- Set notifications
- Log errors
- Recovery steps
Common Use Cases
Signal Processing
Signal Processing
- Auto-categorization
- Priority routing
- Team assignment
- Follow-up tasks
Document Generation
Document Generation
- Meeting summaries
- Weekly reports
- Status updates
- Custom documents
Team Coordination
Team Coordination
- Task creation
- Status updates
- Team notifications
- Approval flows
Workflow Management
Organization
- Folder structure
- Naming conventions
- Version control
- Documentation
Monitoring
- Activity logs
- Performance metrics
- Error tracking
- Usage statistics
Use descriptive names and add comments to document workflow purpose and logic.
Troubleshooting
1
Check Triggers
Verify trigger conditions
2
Review Actions
Test action execution
3
Monitor Logs
Analyze error logs
4
Update Config
Adjust settings as needed
Performance Considerations
Optimization
- Minimize actions
- Batch operations
- Cache data
- Rate limiting
Resource Usage
- API quotas
- Processing limits
- Storage usage
- Concurrent runs
Regular workflow maintenance ensures optimal performance and reliability.