Checklists and card movements in lists.

TL Assisting

Hello! 

I've already set it up where when a checklist item is created it autogenerates a card in a different list. 

I also have it set to where when the checklist item is completed the card gets moved to the done list, and if it's uncompleted it moves back to the list it was in. 

I'm currently working on when a card is moved into a list/created in a list, it autocreates a checklist item in the corresponding master list that has the checklist on it. The main issue I'm having is when this occurs, because of the previous rules above, it then creates a duplicate card in the same list. 

I read that you can use "if" variable but I haven't been able to find where I can make it into an "if" formula

Erick Doerre

Hi there, welcome to the community!

Trello's Automation doesn't have direct "if" conditional logic like programming languages, but while this exact functionality isn’t currently available in Trello, you aren’t alone in wanting it. We have had other users interested in it as well. Feel free to pass your vote on here: TRELLO-267.

However, you can work around it using labels or custom fields, for example. Here are some thoughts:
- Use Labels or Custom Fields: Add a label or a custom field to indicate that a card should not trigger the creation of another card. You can set this label/field when the card is created by the checklist item.
- Modify Your Existing Automation: When a checklist item creates a card, add a label (e.g., "Checklist Card") or set a custom field (e.g., "Source" with value "Checklist").
- Update the New Automation Rule: Add a condition to the automation rule that creates a checklist item when a card is moved or created. Check if the card has the specific label or custom field value and skip creating the checklist item in that case.