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How to Create a Workflow in The Layer

Workflows in The Layer automate actions like sending emails, creating tasks, or generating cases when certain events occur

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Written by Chris Smith
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šŸ› ļø Step 1: Access the Workflow Section

  1. Click ā€˜Settings’ at the top of your Layer interface.

  2. Scroll to ā€˜Customisations’ on the right side and select ā€˜Workflow’.


āž• Step 2: Create a New Workflow Process

  1. Click ā€˜New Workflow’ on the left-hand menu.

  2. Complete the form carefully:

    • Name: e.g., Low Case Rating

    • Type: Choose from predefined workflow types (e.g., Sales Order – Real Time or Case Rating).

      • This selection auto-fills the workflow Condition.

    • Click ā€˜Save’ at the bottom.

āš ļø Misconfigured workflows may trigger many actions (like thousands of emails), so double-check settings.

šŸ”„ Workflow States:

Set the State of the workflow:

  • INACTIVE: Saved but not running.

  • AUTOMATICALLY: The workflow runs automatically when conditions are met.

  • MANUAL: Do not use — for internal Layer use only.

Start with INACTIVE until setup is complete.


šŸ“‹ Step 3: Create Workflow Stages

  1. After saving, click ā€˜New Stage’ to add a step.

  2. Fill out the stage form:

    • Description: e.g., Case to Manage Low Rating

    • Action Options:

      • Create new case (for record owner or customer)

      • Create phone call or reminder

      • Send email (to business unit, customer contact, record assignee, record owner)

    • Example:

      • Select ā€˜Create Case for Record Owner’

      • Input standardised Case Subject & Body

      • Select the case sub category

  3. Click ā€˜Save’ to finalize the stage.

Repeat as needed to create additional stages or have a look at the other options available


āœ… Finalize and Activate Workflow

  • Once all stages are added, change the State to AUTOMATICALLY.

  • Click ā€˜Save’ again.

Now, your workflow is live and will trigger emails whenever a Case Rating of 3* or lower is received.

To deactivate, switch the state back to INACTIVE and save.

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