How to Configure the Change Field Value Action
Learn how to configure the action to change a field value in an automation in octapipe by defining the target field and the new value to be applied
Support Team
Last Update 7 months ago
1st Step: Accessing the Automations Administration Module
In the lower left side menu, click “Automations” to view the list of configured rules.

Click “New Automation” to create a rule or select an existing automation from the list to edit.

Select the “Entity” that will be monitored. Available options are:
- Pipeline Cards: pipeline cards.
- Database Records: database records.
- Tasks: task-related automations.
- Users: user-related automations.
Then choose the “Event” that will trigger the automation:
- Create
- Update
- Delete
- Move
- Task Completed
- All Tasks Completed

In the “Action” field, select “Change Field Value”.

If necessary, add conditions to restrict when the automation should run. Configure:
- Field: which data will be evaluated.
- Operator: how the comparison will be made (equal, not equal, contains, does not contain, greater than, less than).
- Value: the parameter used in the comparison.

In the Settings section, fill in the required fields:
- Field: choose the field that will be updated.
- New Value: enter the value that will be automatically applied when the event occurs.
(Optional) You can use dynamic variables in the “New Value” field to personalize the content automatically. Click the (x) icon next to the field to insert variables such as “Full Name” or “Order Number”, represented as {cf_uuid_full_name} and {cf_uuid_order_number}, which will be replaced with real data from the card or record during execution.

After configuring the fields and conditions, click “Create Automation” or “Update Automation”.
The automation will be available in the list and will update values whenever the defined conditions are met.
Best Practices:
- Use clear names to identify the purpose of the automation.
- Test with sample records before applying in critical processes.
- Use conditions to avoid unnecessary bulk changes.
Conclusion:
You have learned how to configure the Change Field Value action in an automation, from selecting the entity to defining the new value. This feature helps keep your records automatically updated and consistent. If you have any questions, contact our support team.
