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ThinkAutomation Workflow Setup Guide

ThinkAutomation allows users to automate tasks through workflows triggered by various inputs such as emails, database changes, and API calls. Users can define actions like data extraction, sending notifications, and updating databases after a trigger is detected. The process involves installing the software, creating automations, testing them, and monitoring their performance through a dashboard.

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ThinkAutomation Workflow Setup Guide

ThinkAutomation allows users to automate tasks through workflows triggered by various inputs such as emails, database changes, and API calls. Users can define actions like data extraction, sending notifications, and updating databases after a trigger is detected. The process involves installing the software, creating automations, testing them, and monitoring their performance through a dashboard.

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Using ThinkAutomation involves setting up workflows that automate tasks based on triggers.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to get started:

1️⃣ Install & Set Up ThinkAutomation

 Download and install ThinkAutomation Server on your system.


 Open the ThinkAutomation Studio to configure automation workflows.

2️⃣ Create a New Automation

 Open the ThinkAutomation Studio.


 Click "Create New Automation".
 Select an Automation Trigger (this is what starts the process).

3️⃣ Choose a Trigger (What Starts the Automation?)

ThinkAutomation can monitor various inputs:

 Email Monitoring – Trigger actions when an email arrives.


 Database Changes – Detect new or modified database records.
 File System Monitoring – Watch for new or updated files.
 Webhooks & APIs – Respond to incoming API calls.
 SMS or Chat Messages – Automate responses.

Example: If an email with "Invoice" in the subject arrives, ThinkAutomation can extract data and
save it to a database.

4️⃣ Define Automation Actions (What Happens Next?)

Once a trigger is detected, set actions like: ✅ Extract & Process Data – Parse email content,
attachments, or database entries.
✅ Send Emails or Notifications – Reply to emails, notify users, or escalate issues.
✅ Update Databases – Insert, update, or delete records in a SQL or cloud database.
✅ Integrate with Apps & APIs – Send data to CRM, ERP, or any API-connected system.
✅ Run Scripts & Workflows – Execute PowerShell, C# scripts, or Python code.

Example: After detecting an "Invoice" email, ThinkAutomation extracts invoice details and
updates an accounting database.
5️⃣ Test & Deploy Your Automation

 Run the workflow in test mode to ensure it works as expected.


 Deploy the automation so it runs continuously in the background.

6️⃣ Monitor & Manage Automations

 Use the ThinkAutomation Dashboard to track execution logs, errors, and performance.
 Modify or disable workflows as needed.

Example Use Case: Auto-Reply to Emails

1. Trigger: New email arrives with subject "Support Request".


2. Action: Extract customer details and issue description.
3. Action: Send an automated response with a ticket number.
4. Action: Log the request in a database or helpdesk system.

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