Change the status of data entries directly within the platform.

The Update Status of Data Entry action in Naologic is used to change the status of existing data entries.

Installing the Update Status of Data Entry Action

1. Navigate to the Desired Project:

   • From the Builder Overview, locate and select the project where you want to add this action.

2. Access the Individual App Canvas:

   • Within the selected project, hover over the desired app and click Access App Flow.

3. Open Add Elements:

   • Click the “+” button on the left side of the app canvas to open the Add Elements menu. Under User interface select Actions

4. Search for Update Status of Data Entry:

   • Use the search bar to find Update Status of Data Entry.

5. Drag and Drop to Install:

   • Drag and drop the action onto the app canvas screen to add it to your project.

Setting Up the Update Status of Data Entry Action

To configure the Update Status of Data Entry action:

1. Ensure Statuses Are Created:

   • Before setting up the action, make sure the Data Document you want to connect to has predefined statuses that can be updated (e.g., "New," "In Progress," "Completed").

2. Edit the Action:

   • After installing the action, click Edit on the element to open the configuration panel.

3. Select Compatible Data Document:

   • Under "Data documents that are compatible and allowed to complete the action are," choose the Data Document where the statuses have been set up. This will connect the action to the appropriate data entries within the app.

4. Configure Status Changes:

   • Under "Update the status of data entry," specify the status change the action should perform. For example, if a document’s current status is "New," set it to "In Progress." Define both the initial and the target statuses to complete the setup.

The Update Status of Data Entry action simplifies the process of changing the status of data entries, ensuring accurate tracking and management within your app. By setting up the action correctly, you can streamline workflows and maintain up-to-date status information across your project.