During test mode, the log shows all actions and errors. Automation rules also change color based on their status. This helps you find issues, fix them, and make sure the automation works as expected.

Automation rule statuses

After you start the test, automation rules run and update their status. Each status has its own background color and icon.

• Automation rule ran successfully: green background with a check mark.

• Automation rule is waiting because of a pause: white background with a spinning circle. Skip the pause to keep testing without waiting.

• Automation rule failed because of an error: green background with an alert icon. Check the error in the log, fix it, and run the test again.

• Automation rule did not run: white background with no icon. Open the automation rule settings and check its conditions and execution parameters.

There are three automation rules at the "New" stage. The first one worked fine, but the second one did not because of an error. The third one is set to pause, which can be skipped.

Log entries

The log records all actions and errors. You can view it in the test mode window.

Automation rule name. The log shows the automation rule name and start time, so you can quickly find the rule you need.

Execution time. An automation rule can run immediately or after a specific delay. This entry appears on a blue background in the log.

The first automation rule ran immediately; the second one is scheduled to run a day later.

Conditions. If an automation rule has a condition, the log shows whether it was met.

• Condition is true. When a condition is met, the log entry appears on a green background.

• Condition is false. When a condition is not met, the log entry appears on an orange background.
  Conditions in automation rules

The automation rule "Create task" worked as the condition was fulfilled. The automation rule "Create document (Invoice)" did not work as the condition was not met.

Actions. The log shows a description of each action completed by the automation rule, such as creating a task, planning an activity, or sending a notification.

The automation rule created a task: specified the name and description, assigned a responsible person, and set a deadline.

Errors. If an automation rule fails because of an error, check the log to find the reason. Error entries appear on a red background.

The automation rule "Send email to customer" did not work because the email address was not specified. There is a corresponding error in the log.