Updates to Automations Builder

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Updates to Automations Builder

Supal Desai Last updated January 31, 2025 at 11:16 AM

November 21, 2024 • Automations

We are thrilled to announce a significant update to the Automations Canvas, now available for all customers. With the new interface as the default, users can access a more streamlined experience immediately, reducing setup steps and enhancing ease of use. This update brings several enhancements to streamline the automation-building experience, improving navigation, readability, and usability.

What's New

• Chip styling for actions: Actions now feature chip styling, enhancing readability and helping users quickly identify different steps in their automations.
• Scrollbars in Automation Builder: Scrollbars are back in the automation builder, making it easier to navigate through long or complex workflows.
• Find and search: A new keyword search feature (CTRL + F) allows users to quickly find specific items within their automations, improving efficiency.

Key Improvements

• Improved visual clarity: Chip styling for actions provides a cleaner look, making it easier for users to follow the flow of their automations.
• Simplified navigation: The reintroduced scrollbars help users navigate long automations, reducing the time spent searching for specific steps.

Benefits to this update

• Streamlined workflows: Users can now build automations more quickly and efficiently with improved readability and navigation tools.
• Time-saving search feature: The custom Find & Search function helps users locate items based on keywords, boosting productivity within the automation builder.
• Greater user experience: These updates collectively make the Automations Canvas more intuitive, minimizing friction and enabling users to focus on building impactful automations.

Additional Resources

• Create an automation from scratch
• Blog: Setting new standards for marketing automation in 2024

See Also

• Original ActiveCampaign Article

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