Using action sequences for app workflows

Introduction to AI Apps in Sigma

Mandy Gray

Solutions and Enablement Lead, Aimpoint Digital

What is an action sequence?

  • Trigger-based instructions for Sigma events
    • Opening a modal
    • Navigating to different page
    • Changing control element/appearance of a chart

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  • Consists of
    • Trigger
    • Effect
    • Condition (optional)

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Introduction to AI Apps in Sigma

Action sequence triggers

  • Triggers cause the effect(s)

Introduction to AI Apps in Sigma

Action sequence triggers

  • Triggers cause the effect(s)
  • Different types:
    • On select
    • On click
      • Indicate that user has clicked or selected (portion of) an element
    • On change
      • Associated with control elements

Introduction to AI Apps in Sigma

Action sequence effects

18 types of effects, categorized in:

  • Navigation
  • Export
  • Controls
  • Elements
  • Modals
  • Input tables
  • Advanced effects

Most commonly used:

  • Opening and closing modals
  • Setting/clearing control values
  • Updating input tables
  • Navigating
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Action sequence conditions

  • Always optional
  • Applied to action sequences
Introduction to AI Apps in Sigma

Action sequence conditions

  • Always optional
  • Applied to action sequences

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Action sequence effects execute in a defined order

Complex scenarios:

  • Single trigger -> multiple effects

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  • Consider ordering of action sequences/effects

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Introduction to AI Apps in Sigma

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Introduction to AI Apps in Sigma

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