Automation Triggers
Run an automation in response to supported project events, with optional matching rules.
A Manual trigger starts only when you run the automation. An event trigger can start it when a supported event occurs in the active project. Automatic execution requires both the project’s automation switch and the automation’s own enabled state; it is not unattended server scheduling.
Choose an event
Open the trigger selector in Editor. Choose Manual trigger or an event such as On object placed, On object moved, On selection changed or On project opened. Available events depend on context.
Limit what matches
Use the object-type filter where available and Add Rules for additional conditions. Rules can combine conditions with AND/OR. Choose filters that select the intended event objects rather than relying on a broad event alone.
Enable automatic runs
Check On/Off for this automation and Settings → Canvas & drawing settings → Automations for the whole project. A paused or project-blocked trigger does not run automatically. The manual Run control is separate from the automatic-trigger switch.
Test with a small change
Create the intended event and inspect output or run history. Automatic runs have recursion and execution guards; a trigger that edits the same objects can be suppressed or stopped. Keep the project open in its relevant editor; closing it does not leave a scheduled background job running.