To ensure you stay updated on the discharge events of your containers at a terminal, you can create a discharge event notification automation. This automation will set a flag on your containers whenever there is a confirmed discharge event.
To ensure you stay updated on the discharge events of your containers at a terminal, you can create a discharge event notification automation. This automation will set a flag on your containers whenever there is a confirmed discharge event. Follow these steps to set up this automation:
Step 1: 📌 Create a Flag
- Access the Automation Menu: Start by navigating to the menu bar and clicking on the "Automations" icon.
- Choose "Flags": On the bottom of the automation page, you will find two tabs: "Overview" and "Flags." Click on "Flags" to access flag-related settings.
- Create a New Flag: Click the "Create Flag" button. This action will add a new flag to the list.
- Rename the Flag: Change the name of this flag to something like "Discharge Event."
Step 2: ⚙️ Create the Automation
- Go Back to Overview: Return to the overview of the automations by navigating back to the automation menu.
- Create a New Automation: Click the "Create Automation" button in the upper right corner. A new automation will be created, which will initially be empty.
- Add the First Step: The first step in your automation is to set up a trigger. Click the "Add Step" button to begin.
- Select the Trigger: Choose the trigger type that detects changes in a certain milestone. Look for the "Milestone Change" trigger, which should be near the bottom of the list.
- Configure the Trigger: After selecting the "Milestone Change" trigger, you can further customize it. Select the trigger type:
- Notice: Trigger whenever a discharge event is confirmed.
- Choose the Milestone: Select "Notice" as the trigger type. Since you want to trigger a notification immediately upon confirmation, set the time in hours to zero (0).
- Select the Event: Specify the discharge event you want to monitor. For instance, choose "Container Discharge at Terminal."
Step 3: 🏗️ Add the Flag to Containers
- Add the Flag Action: To add a flag to your containers, click the "Add Step" button in your automation.
- Select "Set Flag for Container": Choose the "Set Flag for Container" action.
- Choose the Flag: Select the flag you created earlier, which you named "Discharge Event."
Step 4: 🔌 Enable the Automation
- Activate the Automation: In the upper right corner, enable the automation. This step ensures that the system will now monitor all discharge events and set the flag on containers where these events occur.
That's it! You've successfully set up a discharge event notification automation to keep track of your containers' discharge events at terminals. This automation will help you stay informed about these events as soon as they are confirmed, allowing for more efficient management of your logistics.