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A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Record" from Airtable.
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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Client" in Float.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Name
Required
Project ID
Required
Date
Required
End Date
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Project ID
Required
Name
Required
Start Date
Required
End Date
Required
Color
Notes
Budget Total
Default Hourly Rate
Billable
Status
Active
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Project ID
Required
Name
Required
Billable
Budget
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
People IDs
Required
Time Off Type ID
Required
Start Date
Required
End Date
Required
Hours
Full Day
Additional notes about the time off
Status
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Milestone ID
Required
Name
Required
Project ID
Required
Date
Required
End Date
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Project ID
Required
Name
Required
Start Date
Required
End Date
Required
Color
Notes
Budget Total
Default Hourly Rate
Billable
Status
Active
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Project Task ID
Required
Project ID
Required
Name
Required
Billable
Budget
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Person ID
Required
Project ID
Required
Logged Time ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Project ID (priority over project_code and tags)
Project Code (priority over tags)
Tags
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Person ID
Required
Project ID
Required
Logged Time ID
Required
Date
Required
Hours
Required
Allocation ID
Task Name
Notes
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
Project ID (priority over project_code and tags)
Project Code
Tags
Name
Required
All PMs Have Edit Rights
Billable
Tentative
Status
Color
Notes
Client ID
Budget Type
Budget Total
Budget Priority
Locked Task List
Default Hourly Rate
Start Date
End Date
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
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Frequently Asked Questions about Airtable + Float integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Airtable and Float
How do I integrate Airtable with Float using our platform?
To integrate Airtable with Float, you'll need to create a Zap that connects the two applications. Start by selecting Airtable as your trigger app and choose a specific trigger event, such as 'New Record.' Then, select Float as your action app and define an action like 'Create Task.' This way, when a new record is added in Airtable, a task will be automatically created in Float.
What triggers can I use from Airtable to automate tasks in Float?
You can use several triggers from Airtable, such as 'New Record,' 'Updated Record,' or even specific views within your database. These triggers can initiate actions in Float, allowing you to automatically create or update projects and tasks based on changes in your Airtable base.
Are there any limitations when using our platform to connect Airtable with Float?
There may be some limitations based on the plan you are subscribed to on both Airtable and Float. These might include limitations on the number of records that can be processed per month or restrictions related to certain advanced integrations and actions.
Can I update existing records in Float from changes made in Airtable?
Yes, you can set up an automation where updates in specific fields within an Airtable record trigger updates in corresponding tasks or projects within Float. Select the 'Updated Record' trigger for this purpose during the Zap setup.
How do I handle errors during syncing between Airtable and Float through our platform?
We provide error checking features where you can choose to receive notifications if a step fails during automation. Additionally, reviewing logs can help diagnose issues quickly so that you can ensure seamless syncing between Airtable and Float.
Is it possible to use formula fields from Airtable in my automations with Float?
Yes, formula fields from Airtable can certainly be used within automations. They provide dynamic data inputs that can change over time based on other field values which will then reflect accurately when passed through actions into a connected service like Float.
What actions are available for me when integrating my projects fromFloat back into Airtable?
When integrating projects back into Airtable using our platform, you might choose actions like 'Create Record' or 'Update Records.' This allows details about new or modified projects in Float to be accurately reflected within your designated tables on Airtable.
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