Configuring a New Data Notification
A conditional notification of type New Data is triggered when new data arrives or is updated in the data warehouse that matches a certain condition.
To begin creating a notification, open the Conditional Notifications Dashboard page (Analytics > Conditional Notifications) and click +Create Notification.
Tip:The Notification Wizard appears in the left pane. The wizard guides you through the steps in the configuration process and allows you to move directly to any step by clicking its name in the list.
Note:All changes are saved automatically as you build your conditional notification.
To configure a new data notification
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Choose your notification type:
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In the Notification Name field, type a meaningful name for the notification. |
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Select New Data Notification. |
Tip:After you select the notification type, the Notification Wizard appears in the left pane. The wizard guides you through the steps in the configuration process and allows you to move directly to any step by clicking its name in the list.
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Select your data source:
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On the Select Data Source page, select the relevant table or entity that the notification should monitor (for example, downloads, entitlements). Use the Search objects... field above the list to quickly locate the desired table or entity. |
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Click Next. The Configure Trigger Conditions page is displayed. |
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Define the trigger conditions:
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The Available Fields area displays all fields available in the source. Type the name of a field in the Search box to quickly locate it, then drag and drop the field into the blue box onto the Conditions canvas. |
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For each condition, select an operator from the dropdown and specify a value in the green box. For information on available operators, see Configuring a New Data Notification. |
Example: DownloadsAttemptedCount > 0 triggers an alert if any user attempts to download a file.
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Add more conditions using the +Condition button. |
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Multiple conditions can be grouped using AND/OR logic. |
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Add a nested condition using the +AND/OR Group button. |
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Click the red x to remove a condition. |
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Click Next. The Configure Notifications page is displayed. |
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Configure the notification destination:
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You must configure at least one destination for the notification delivery. The following destinations are available for notifications of type New Data: |
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Email—Enter recipient email addresses, subject, and message. Insert tokens from the data source to include dynamic values in the notification. For configuration details, see Email. |
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Webhook—Provide a webhook URL, select the POST or PUT method, and craft the message to be delivered to the webhook. For configuration details, see Webhook. |
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Review and generate the notification:
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Review all configuration details. |
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If required, click the Pencil icon  to modify the notification. |
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Optionally, click Save Draft to save the notification without activating it. |
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When you are happy with your changes, click Complete. This activates the notification. |
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Click All Notifications to return to the Conditional Notifications Dashboard. |