The new Sync Changes feature gives you control over whether changes in your workflow’s email action should update the template or not. Enable or disable sync easily with a checkbox while selecting templates for email actions.
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What’s New
What is Sync Edit Checkbox on Template Selection:
When you create an email action and choose an existing template, a “Sync Edits to Template” checkbox now appears.
The "Sync Edits to Template" checkbox lets you control if changes in your workflow email and the linked template always update each other automatically. Turn it ON to keep them synced, or OFF to make them independent and editable separately.
- Sync Possibilities: What Happens When Sync is ON or OFF
When Sync is ON:
Any changes you make in your workflow email will automatically update the original template, and changes to the template will update your workflow email as well.
This is bi-directional syncing—both the workflow action and the template always match.
When Sync is OFF:
Changes you make in your workflow email do not affect the original template, and future changes to the template won’t impact your workflow.
The workflow email and template now have independent content and updates.
Benefits
- When Sync is ON:
- Changes in the workflow’s email or the original template will always update the other.
- Keeps content perfectly aligned across templates and workflows.
- Saves time by managing updates in one place.
- When Sync is OFF:
- Workflow email actions and their original templates are fully independent.
- Customize emails for specific workflows without affecting other templates or actions.
- Ideal when you want to ‘break away’ from a template for a particular use case.
- When Sync is ON:
How to Use
When adding or editing an email action in a workflow, select a template.
- A “Sync Edits to Template” checkbox appears.
- If you check it (turn ON):
- A modal will confirm: changes in either the workflow or template update the other.
- Click “Turn On Sync” to confirm, now all edits stay in sync.
- Example: Edit your workflow email and the template updates; edit the template and your workflow email updates too.
- If you check it (turn ON):
- If you leave it unchecked or turn OFF:
- A modal will explain your workflow email and template will not affect each other.
- Click “Turn Off Sync” to confirm, now edits are independent.
- Example: Changes in the workflow email don’t update the template, and template changes won’t update this workflow email.
Sync Changes Modal:
- This modal exist in the templates section to see which all email actions in workflows are connected to the template and whether they're syncing changes, without making any edits from this screen.
- Access it via the kebab menu in the email builder under “Sync Changes.” in templates.
View a list of email actions linked to that template, plus the sync status for each (✅ Synced / ❌ Not Synced).
Modal is view-only; you cannot change settings from here.
FAQ
Q1: What is the "Sync Edits to Template" feature?
A: This allows changes made in a workflow email action to automatically update the linked template, and vice versa. Both will always stay in sync if enabled.
Q2: When does the Sync Changes option appear?
A: You’ll see the "Sync Edits to Template" checkbox when adding or editing an email action and selecting an existing template.
Q3: What happens if I turn ON sync?
A: All edits in your workflow email or original template are reflected in both places—everything stays perfectly matched.
Q4: What happens if I turn OFF sync?
A: The workflow email and the template become independent. Changes made in one will not affect the other.
Q5: How do I view which workflows are synced to a template?
A: Go to the kebab menu in the email builder and select “Sync Changes.” This read-only modal lists all email actions linked to the template and their sync status.
Q6: Can I change the sync setting after setup?
A: Yes, you can turn sync ON or OFF for any email action later. Changes will be confirmed in a modal.
Q7: Is the Sync Changes modal interactive?
A: No, it’s view-only. It’s only for seeing which workflows are synced to the template and their status.
Q8: What is the default behavior of the "Sync Edits to template" checkbox?
A: Default behavior of Sync Changes Checkbox:
- Existing email action with changes made to template : Default is OFF.
- Existing email action with no changes changes made to template : Default is ON.
- New email action using a template: Default is OFF.
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