Configuring triggers for deployment environments

Configuring a deployment trigger 

Deployment triggers are configured as part of the Other settings section of the environment panel. To configure a trigger:

1. Open your deployment project and expand the relevant environment panel. In the Other settings section, click on the Triggers button. The Triggers screen will display:
   
2. Click on the Add Trigger button do display the Trigger configuration screen:
   
   
   

3. Complete the 'Trigger configuration' screen using the following fields:

   Field	Description	Optional?
   Trigger description	A brief description of your trigger
   Trigger type	The type of trigger you wish to employ. Available triggers are: Cron based scheduling Timed daily build Successful plan conclusion

   Each trigger type will require individual configuration as described:

   Trigger type	Description	Data entry	Entry tool
   Cron based scheduling	Schedule entry	Click on the edit pencil next to the time entry and enter via the Schedule editor
   Timed daily build	Nominated build time	Enter a time in the Build Time field E.g. 17:30
   Successful plan conclusion	Valid plan name	Enter a valid plan name using the drop-down field

   Only triggers applicable to the deployment environment will be available for selection

4. Click on the Save Trigger button to save your configuration.

Editing a deployment trigger

Existing triggers can be edited at any point by clicking on the Scheduled builds link in the left hand pane of the Triggers window: