Option to Temporarily Disable "And If" Block in Automations

Feature Requests
1

I would like to suggest adding a feature that allows users to temporarily disable or test the entire “And If” block within automations. This functionality would be invaluable for troubleshooting and testing purposes without removing or reconstructing conditions.

Currently, debugging automations can be time-consuming, especially when intricate “And If” blocks are involved. The ability to temporarily deactivate this block or testing it would streamline the process.

Use Case:
Imagine creating a complex automation with multiple conditions in the “And If” block. If the automation isn’t working as expected, troubleshooting becomes challenging. With this feature, users could temporarily disable certain blocks and run tests to identify issues without losing their work or needing to rewrite conditions.

What do you think about this enhancement?

2

Hi @Aureo

Each condition within the And If section can be disabled. Is this not what you need?

3

This is true, but if you have several conditions you would have to disable each individually. And sometimes I have conditions which are already disabled because I may have tested it and did’t want to remove it in case I need it later on. In this case you loose track of which condition is really enabled and which are not.

4

You can always duplicate/copy the automation during the testing phase to ensure you haven’t lost a previous version.