Jul 31, 2020 05:09 AM
I cannot figure out how does Integromat Trigger field work? What does it actually mean?
I point IM to watch an Airtable and set the Trigger field to date created? I run the scenario and it pulls the record. I I run it again, it gives me “null” result. Does IM look for the latest item in the table and once it registers it, it never touches it again?
What if there is is more than one entry?
Can someone please explain the flow behind the Trigger field?
Jul 31, 2020 05:45 AM
You actually have 2 triggers in Integromat: Search Records and Watch Records.
So technically, that’s actually 3 different types of triggers.
Since you chose a Creation Time field, you’re telling Integromat to only look for newly-created records.
Jul 31, 2020 05:52 AM
How does IM know what a new record is? Does it compare the record creation date to the date when the “Watch Records” (Today) scan is done?
Jul 31, 2020 05:53 AM
It’s your choice. Integromat gives you the option of when to start.
Jul 31, 2020 06:02 AM
I think I get it now. New records are the ones from the date when the IM workflow is scheduled to start.
I am not sure why the IM documentation does not include Search Airtable Record and only mentioned Watch New Records. I think that Search Records is more useful.
Thank you.
Jul 31, 2020 06:09 AM
No. As I said above, Integromat gives you a choice of where to start.
Yes, it is often more useful.
You’re welcome for the guidance!
Jul 31, 2020 06:25 AM
Integromat gives you a choice of where to start.
Can you please elaborate or provide an example?