How to Use Filters to Run Your Workflow on Specific Days and Times
TexAu allows you to control when a workflow runs by using Filter steps. This is helpful when you want to run automations only on certain days of the week or during specific hours, without changing the workflow schedule manually.
When to Use Filters for Time-Based Logic
Filters are useful when:
- You have a workflow running on a loop or based on an incoming webhook.
- You only want the workflow to continue during specific days (e.g., Monday to Friday).
- You want to limit automation runs to business hours or selected time ranges.
How to Set It Up
Step 1: Add a Filter Step
- In your workflow, add the Filter step from the Operations section.
- Place it after the Incoming Webhook or as a conditional branch early in the flow.
Step 2: Configure Day or Time Conditions
Inside the Filter step:
- Select the “Day of the Week” or “Current Time” as the field
- Choose the condition:
- For days: "is Monday", "is not Sunday", etc.
- For time: "after 09:00", "before 18:00", etc.
- You can add multiple conditions with AND/OR logic if needed.
Step 3: Connect the Next Step
- Link the "Yes" output to the next step in your workflow.
- The "No" path will be ignored, and the workflow stops there for that run.
Example Use Case
Suppose you receive leads through an incoming webhook 24/7, but you want TexAu to process them only during business hours (Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM):
- Add a Filter step after the webhook
- Set conditions:
- The day of the week is not Saturday
- The day of the week is not Sunday
- Current time is after 09:00
- Current time is before 18:00
This ensures the automation runs only during your preferred working window.
Notes
- Time and date checks are based on UTC, unless adjusted at the account level.
- You can stack filters or use routers for more advanced scheduling logic.
- Filters don’t delay or pause your workflow; they decide whether to proceed instantly.
Still have questions? Contact our support team and we’ll be happy to help!
