Revision as of 09:37, 3 September 2019

This feature is part of Moodle Workplace, which is available through Moodle Partners.

Overview

The dynamic rules feature allows you to create “if this then that” rules based on one or more conditions to execute the selected actions. Each plug-in implements its own conditions and actions to be used in any dynamic rule. Other Workplace features make use of dynamic rules to automate some of their actions, like issuing badges or certificates, or granting competencies.

Moodle Workplace

Creating dynamic rules

Dynamic rules can be accessed from the Workplace launcher.

We can create a new rule by clicking the "New rule" button and giving the rule a name. We tick the “enable matching frequency limitation” option to limit how many times this rule will be triggered in a certain period. For example, let's say that this rule cannot be triggered more than once in one hour.

Conditions

On the conditions tab we'll find a listing of predefined conditions for each entity that can be evaluated in order to trigger some actions. Each condition has its own editable properties. For example, using the drop down menus let’s select users from the Department “Europe” and who have completed the onboarding program. Once they're configured properly we click on “Save Changes”.

We can always come back later and change or delete these settings using the "Edit condition" icon.

At the bottom of the tab, we can check how many users would meet these conditions, and by clicking on “view matching users” we can easily check the complete user listing.

Actions

Now let's switch to the actions tab, to define what we want to happen when the conditions are met. In this example, we want to allocate the users to a certification so we click on "Allocate users to certification" and select the appropriate certification.

Activating a rule

Now that the rule contains at least one condition and one action, we can activate it by clicking the Enable button. Prior to enabling we will be shown a notification to remind us of how many users will be affected by the rule. We click “enable” and the rule will start working instantly.

Note that prior to activating a rule, each condition and action is validated for correctness. If at some future point a rule fails validation (for example because a course no longer exists) it will be disabled automatically and will be flagged as containing an error. To re-enable such a rule, we must edit it and correct each condition and action.

Active/archived rules

The Active rules tab lists all rules that are currently active on your site. We can toggle whether an individual rule is enabled or not by using the Enable/Disable rule toggle in the rules table.

Pressing the Archive rule button will disable that rule and move it to the Archived tab, allowing it to be preserved for reference in the future. Archived rules cannot be enabled again until they are moved back to the Active tab.

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 = Overview=
-The dynamic rules feature allows you to create “if this then that” rules based on one or more conditions to execute the selected actions. Each plug-in implements its own conditions and actions to be used in any dynamic rule. Other workplace features make use of dynamic rules to automate some of their actions, like issuing badges or certificates, or granting competences.
+The dynamic rules feature allows you to create “if this then that” rules based on one or more conditions to execute the selected actions. Each plug-in implements its own conditions and actions to be used in any dynamic rule. Other Workplace features make use of dynamic rules to automate some of their actions, like issuing [[Badges|badges]] or [[Certificates|certificates]], or granting [[Competencies|competencies]].
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-= Accessing dynamic rules =
+= Creating dynamic rules =
-Dynamic rules can be accessed from the Workplace launcher, and then by clicking the plus and giving the rule a name.
+Dynamic rules can be accessed from the Workplace launcher.
+We can create a new rule by clicking the "New rule" button and giving the rule a name. We tick the “enable matching frequency limitation” option to limit how many times this rule will be triggered in a certain period. For example, let's say that this rule cannot be triggered more than once in one hour.
 = Conditions =
-We tick the “enable matching frequency limitation” option to limit how many times this rule will be triggered in a certain period.
+On the conditions tab we'll find a listing of predefined conditions for each entity that can be evaluated in order to trigger some actions. Each condition has its own editable properties. For example, using the drop down menus let’s select users from the Department “Europe” and who have completed the onboarding program. Once they're configured properly we click on “Save Changes”.
+We can always come back later and change or delete these settings using the "Edit condition" icon.
+At the bottom of the tab, we can check how many users would meet these conditions, and by clicking on “view matching users” we can easily check the complete user listing.
-For example, let's say that this rule cannot be triggered more than once in one hour. On the left side of the tab, conditions, we'll find a listing of predefined conditions for each entity that can be evaluated in order to trigger some actions. Each condition and action has its own editable properties. For example, using the drop down menus let’s select users from the Department “Europe” and who have completed the onboarding program. Once they're configured properly we click on “Save Changes”.
+= Actions =
+Now let's switch to the actions tab, to define what we want to happen when the conditions are met. In this example, we want to allocate the users to a certification so we click on "Allocate users to certification" and select the appropriate certification.
-We can always come back later and change or delete these settings using the options on the element in the top right corner.
+= Activating a rule =
+Now that the rule contains at least one condition and one action, we can activate it by clicking the Enable button. Prior to enabling we will be shown a notification to remind us of how many users will be affected by the rule. We click “enable” and the rule will start working instantly.
-= Viewing users who meet conditions =
+Note that prior to activating a rule, each condition and action is validated for correctness. If at some future point a rule fails validation (for example because a course no longer exists) it will be disabled automatically and will be flagged as containing an error. To re-enable such a rule, we must edit it and correct each condition and action.
-At the very bottom of the page, we can check how many users would meet these conditions, and by clicking on “view matching users” we can easily check the complete user listing.
-= Actions tab =
+= Active/archived rules =
-Now let's switch to the actions tab, to define what we want to happen when the conditions are met. In this example, we want to allocate the users to “health and safety certification” so we click or drag and drop the allocate users to “certification action” and configure it accordingly.
+The Active rules tab lists all rules that are currently active on your site. We can toggle whether an individual rule is enabled or not by using the Enable/Disable rule toggle in the rules table.
-= Activating a rule =
+Pressing the Archive rule button will disable that rule and move it to the Archived tab, allowing it to be preserved for reference in the future. Archived rules cannot be enabled again until they are moved back to the Active tab.
-Now that the rule is configured properly, we can activate it by clicking on the toggle next to its name, and before enabling it will get a notification to remind us of how many users will be affected by the rule. We click “enable” and the rule will start working instantly.

Documentation

Dynamic rules: Difference between revisions