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GrantK's avatar
GrantK
Qrew Trainee
7 months ago

Pipeline to run a URL formula field button

Hi,

I have a URL formula field button which runs some other automation functions. This works fine when manually pressed.

I have no issues with the scheduling part. I'm sure its something simple, but what  I can't figure out is what I need to do in the Pipeline to simulate "Pressing the button"?

 

Thanks.

 

  • It is my understanding that there is no option to start a pipeline process using a button alone, pipelines need to be triggered off of field changes. So your form button can be used to update a field value, then you use that field change as your pipeline trigger...if I'm understanding your question correctly.

    • GrantK's avatar
      GrantK
      Qrew Trainee

      The pipeline will be triggered by a scheduled time. It will then update some date fields. I want the last step of the pipeline to execute the button which utilises those changed date fields.

      • MarkShnier__You's avatar
        MarkShnier__You
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        It might help to see the URL posted here, but basically, you will put the URL into the Make Request step URL.  I'm curious myself to test if it will accept a nested URL call with embedded redirects  using the &rdr syntax, but if not, you can have several successive Make Request steps.  But it will not be able to refresh the page as the last step, as it typically done with URL formula buttons.