Automations for Dependent Tasks

Hello, is there a way to use if only logic for Dependent task automations?

Here’s what I need….
Task B is Dependent on Task A

When Task A status is changed to done, update status of Task B to ready to start.

I have the automation set up to accomplish this. However, in some cases, Task B would already be marked done, or marked N/A if it doesn’t apply. However, when this automation runs, it removes where it was already marked as N/A or Done and moves it back to Ready to Start.

This can also cause problems if you do finish Task A, and for some reason have to go back and update the status, then it will re-trigger automations as well.

I need a way to be able to add if only the status is showing as not started. The automation is premade and doesn’t allow customization (unless I am totally missing something), and you can’t set up dependent column automations from scratch.

Any suggestions?

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