Runtime and user attributes
All Ply workflows can use "Runtime and user attributes," contextual data about who is using the feature, when, and more. This data is dynamic and specific to each run.
What are runtime and user attributes?
Runtime and user attributes is contextual data about the user who is running the feature, the date and time when the feature runs, the workspace, and the workflow itself.
This data can be used in any step of your workflow.
What are the available attributes?
Running User
First Name
The first name of the user executing the workflow
Noa
Last Name
The last name of the user executing the workflow
Segal
Timezone
The user's timezone
UTC
Workspace
Id
Unique identifier for the workspace
104
Name
Name of the workspace
Ply
Timezone
Workspace's timezone setting
UTC
Workflow
Id
Unique identifier for the current workflow
21424
Name
Name of the workflow being executed
Escalate to sales
Timestamps, date and time
Timestamp | UTC
Current timestamp in UTC
2024-02-20T10:40:52.479Z
Timestamp | User timezone
Current timestamp adjusted to the user's timezone
Timestamp | Workspace timezone
Current timestamp adjusted to the workspace's timezone.
Date | UTC
Current date in UTC
2024-02-20
Time | UTC
Current time in UTC
10:40:52
How to use these attributes
When building or editing a workflow, you can select these attributes as dynamic data sources for various steps. This allows for personalized workflow actions, such as sending emails with user-specific content, adjusting for time zones, or logging workflow executions with precise timestamps.
Common use-cases
Personalization: Use the Running User's name and email to personalize communication sent through the workflow.
Scheduling: Utilize the user or workspace's timezone to schedule actions at appropriate local times.
Logging activity: Record workflow executions with precise timestamps to track activity.
Step-by-step instructions
Select a step: Choose a step where you want to use an attribute.
Map Data: When mapping data for the step, select the appropriate attribute from the "Runtime & user attributes" section.
Configure: Tailor the step's behavior based on the attribute data.
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