How do I limit the number of times a rule processes?

Last post 09-24-2008 07:29 AM by Anuma. 3 replies.

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09-24-2008 07:00 AM

Tracie
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How do I limit the number of times a rule processes?

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I am using three option buttons to determine how a form is submitted. Based on the selection of one of the option buttons, I have a rule to set a field's value as today(). This works fine, but the form may be workflowed multiple times and the date is updated each time. For tracking purposes, I only want the date set when the option button is selected the first time. Is there a way to prevent the field from updating each time?

09-24-2008 07:16 AM In reply to

Hilary Stoupa
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Hi, and welcome:

Set a condition on the rule that the target field (where you want to put today()) must be blank. That way, if it already has a date, the rule won't run.

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09-24-2008 07:22 AM In reply to

Tracie
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It worked, thank you very much!

09-24-2008 07:29 AM In reply to

Anuma
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Hi,Can you add following rule to the radio button. 1. Select Rules from radio button properties.2. Click on Add and click on “Set Condition”.3. Add following condition: “Field1 is not blank” and “Field2 is blank”4. Click on ok.5. Click on “Add Action”.6. Select “Set a Fields Value” in the Action drop down.7. Select “Field2” in the field text box.8. Enter “Today()” in the Value field.Field1à Radio buttonField2à Today date field

I hope this will help you.

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