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Here's how to create and test

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a project automation in Asana.

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From Browse projects,

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click + Create project.

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Choose the Product launch template

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with Use template.

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Asana opens the new project

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and switches to its Board view.

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With the Product launch board open,

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access project customization options

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from Customize.

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In the side panel,

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open Automations to build rules.

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On Add automation,

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choose Start from scratch.

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The automation builder already shows

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the trigger Task is moved

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to a section for Launch preparation.

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To define what happens next,

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add an action with + Add step.

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An Add comment action is set

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to comment in Task, and the message field

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is filled in on the right.

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When the rule looks correct,

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activate it with Publish.

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The automation publishes, and the board

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returns with a confirmation message.

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Back on the board, the task in Launch

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preparation is highlighted, and the left

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side shows the automation running.

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Open Kickoff and planning to check

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the task details and comment activity.

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The task details panel opens,

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then scrolls to the Comments

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section showing the added comment.

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The task now shows

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the automation comment in its details.