Can I use "And" instead of "Only If" Syntax for Automations?

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I am wondering if there is a way to customize an automation without the “only if” syntax, as it seems to be creating an order of operations that is causes manual work, which defeats the purpose. Here is my use case:

“When Project Phase changes to In Review
and only if Review contains all these labels
Then set Project Phase to Signed”

The issues here is that our task is already in In Review status when the Review column needs to be filled out. So once the Review column is filled out with the dropdown options, it does not change that status to Signed. I instead need to change the status to anything else and then back to In Review before the automation kicks in and changes it to what it should be. It seems like Monday is reading this as an “Order of Operations” type thing instead of me just needing all these conditions met at the same time. Is there a way to just use and instead of and only if?

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The problem here is that you are using the trigger conditions in the wrong order. Your requirement is for the trigger to run when the review dropdown contains all labels, so this should be the first condition. Try using the following automation:

When Review Changes,
and only if Review contains all these labels,
and only if Project Phase is In Review,
Then set Project Phase to Signed

In case you need any help setting it up let me know here and I’ll be happy to assist.
Zaki
Business Workflow Consultant
Ready Logic