What's the difference between this and a regular column copy?

A regular copy keeps columns in sync continuously. This action copies once — at the exact moment a status changes — creating a frozen snapshot. Future changes to the source column do not overwrite the copied value.

Can I trigger the snapshot on any status value?

Yes. You choose which status label triggers the copy. Common choices are 'Approved', 'Done', 'Contracted', or 'Shipped' — any point where you want to lock in a value.

What column types can I snapshot?

Numbers, text, dates, and people columns can all be snapshotted. This covers the most common use cases: locking rates, recording completion dates, and capturing who completed work.

Action

Copy Column Value on Status Change

“When a status changes, snapshot a column's current value into another column”

Freeze a column value at a point in time by copying it when a status changes. Perfect for locking in rates, recording approval dates, or capturing snapshots.

Demo

Use Cases

Lock in an hourly rate when a project moves to 'Approved' so future rate changes don't affect billing

Snapshot the current date into a 'Completed On' column when status changes to 'Done'

Copy the assigned person into a 'Completed By' column when work is marked finished

Real-World Example

Your consulting board has an hourly rate column that updates quarterly. When a project status changes to 'Contracted', this action copies the current rate into a 'Locked Rate' column. Even when rates increase next quarter, the project keeps billing at the agreed rate — no manual freezing needed.

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