Automation

DronaHQ offers a powerful Automation feature in data query that allows you to automate tasks based on trigger events such as scheduled timings or webhooks from third-party services. With Automation in data query, you can streamline repetitive processes and schedule various activities within your apps on DronaHQ's platform.

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Only webhooks can be configured for Automation in Data Query.

Prerequisites

Configuring Your Automation:

To set Automation in data query, begin by reviewing the Automation Overview documentation. It provides step-by-step guidance on defining automation triggers, connecting tasks or connectors, testing flows, and publishing your automation workflows. You can access the official guide here:

Query Execution Details:

Configuring Query Parameters:

Automation Section

• Name: Specifies the query's identifier or name for easy reference within DronaHQ.
• Run Query: Choose between two options:
  • Every Time Variable Changes: Set the query to automatically execute whenever associated variables are modified, ensuring real-time updates based on dynamic changes.
  • Manual Trigger Only: Opt for manual activation, enabling control over when the query executes, ideal for specific instances or user-triggered actions.
• Proxy Call Toggle: This toggle determines whether the query will utilize a proxy call mechanism:
  • Enabled: Utilize a proxy call for handling GET requests, ensuring efficient management and seamless integration with the designated endpoint.
  • Disabled: Bypass the proxy call, directly executing the query without intermediary handling.

Variables

• Automation Value: Select the automation you wish to use from the dropdown.

  

  Automation Variable

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You can click on refresh button on the top right corner to load new automations in the dropdown.

Advanced

Fields	Description
Query String Parameters	Sets key/value pairs to send as query parameters in the request.
Headers	Sets key/value pairs to send in the request header.
Run on App open Toggle:	This will make the dataquery to run on app open regardless of if it's referenced in any other control or dataquery.

Transforming Data

This sections is exactly same as the one in the connector library.

Automation Transform Section