--- title: "Introduction and Overview" slug: "introduction-and-overview" updated: 2025-09-24T06:46:02Z published: 2025-09-24T07:53:48Z canonical: "zenoplesupport.aqore.com/introduction-and-overview" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://zenoplesupport.aqore.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Introduction and Overview ## **Introduction** The Automation User Interface (UI) empowers organizations to streamline workflows by creating and managing automation rules. Each rule comprises a **trigger** (an event or condition that initiates the automation) and an **action** (the task executed when the trigger is activated). This manual provides comprehensive guidance on configuring automations, managing pre-configured system-level automations, and creating custom rules. It covers trigger categories, action types, survey configurations, and special scenarios, ensuring users can optimize operational efficiency without missing any critical functionality. ## **Overview of Automations** An automation rule is defined as the combination of a trigger and an action: - **Trigger**: The event or condition that prompts the automation, such as a new applicant being added or an assignment shift starting. - **Action**: The task performed when the trigger is activated, such as sending an email, text message, or survey. In addition to user-created manual automations, the system provides pre-configured **system-level automations**, which are pre-configured rules for common scenarios. These can be activated, deactivated, or customized to a limited extent, as detailed later.