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Overview

This node operation creates a new project in the awork system. It is useful for automating project management workflows by programmatically adding projects with specified details such as name, description, dates, type, status, template, and associated company. For example, it can be used to automatically create projects when new clients are onboarded or when new initiatives are launched.

Use Case Examples

  1. Automatically create a project with a specific name and description when a new client is added to the CRM.
  2. Create projects with predefined start and due dates based on incoming task schedules.

Properties

Name Meaning
Project Name The name of the project to be created, required for identification.
Project Description A textual description providing details about the project.
Start Date The start date and time for the project.
Due Date The due date and time by which the project should be completed.
Project Type ID Identifier for the type/category of the project.
Project Status ID Identifier for the current status of the project.
Project Template ID Identifier for a project template to use as a base for the new project.
Company ID Identifier of the company to associate the project with.
Request Options Settings for request behavior such as batching, SSL certificate handling, proxy usage, and timeout duration.

Output

JSON

  • id - The unique identifier of the created project.
  • name - The name of the created project.
  • description - The description of the created project.
  • startDate - The start date of the created project.
  • dueDate - The due date of the created project.
  • projectTypeId - The type ID associated with the created project.
  • projectStatusId - The status ID associated with the created project.
  • projectTemplateId - The template ID used for the created project.
  • companyId - The company ID associated with the created project.

Dependencies

  • Requires an API key credential for authenticating with the awork API.

Troubleshooting

  • Ensure all required fields, especially 'Project Name', are provided to avoid validation errors.
  • Check network connectivity and proxy settings if requests fail or time out.
  • If SSL certificate validation fails, consider enabling the 'Ignore SSL Issues' option cautiously.
  • Verify that the provided IDs (project type, status, template, company) exist and are valid in the awork system to prevent errors.

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