- How to track new scheduled Outlook Calendar events using Trello
- 1. Create your playbook and set the Outlook Calendar trigger as "Event scheduled"
- 2. Add the "Add card to list" in Trello automation
- 3. Activate your Relay.app playbook
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How to track new scheduled Outlook Calendar events using Trello
Create your playbook and set the Outlook Calendar trigger as "Event scheduled"
After creating your playbook, you can proceed to add your trigger. The trigger detects changes in your connected apps and responds to your playbook.
To setup this playbook, click "Add trigger" and then select "Event scheduled" under Outlook Calendar. Then, select the Calendar. This will allow your playbook to automatically detect the new scheduled event in Outlook Calendar and initiate necessary actions.
If this is your first time using a Outlook Calendar integration in Relay.app, a prompt will guide you through the connection process.
Add the "Add card to list" in Trello automation
Integrate the Trello automation into your playbook to ensure the prompt addition of a new card in Trello for each new scheduled events in Outlook Calendar.
Click the "Add step" button, then locate the "Add card to list" automation for Trello and input the mandatory and relevant details.
If your Trello account isn't already connected to Relay.app, you will be prompted to complete that connection. Make sure to allow the necessary permissions for Relay.app to sync with your Trello account.
Activate your Relay.app playbook
Activating your playbook is the final step to automate the addition of a new card in Trello. Once turned on, it will respond to each new scheduled event in Outlook Calendar by adding a new card in Trello without manual intervention.
To enable your playbook, click the toggle button located in the header. It is advisable to perform a test run of your playbook beforehand to ensure all steps work seamlessly together and reminders are being sent correctly.