Activate an Event-Based Automation

Goal​

To activate an event-based automation. The system only executes active automations.

Background Information​

Activation changes the status of an automation to:

• ​Scheduled ​if the automation has never been executed before.

• ​Running​ if the automation has been executed at least once.

An active event-based automation is executed whenever the event takes place.

Procedure​

1. In the ​Main Navigation​, click ​Automation​.

   ⇒The ​Whiteboard Overview​ window opens.

2. Click the ​Event-based​ tab.

3. Select the checkbox of the automation you want to activate.

4. At the bottom of the window, click the ​Activate​ button.
   ⇒The automation now has the status ​Active, Scheduled​ or ​Active, Running​.