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How to Use WPS Automation Process on macOS

Last updated:July 16, 2026

Use Automation Process with 3 how-to topics, all available in WPS Spreadsheet on macOS, and follow the indexed topics in order.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership Requirement
11. Create an Automation ProcessFree
22. Set Trigger ConditionsFree
33. Manage Automation ProcessesFree

How-to Guide

1. Create an Automation Process

Entry: Developer Tools → Automation Process

  1. Click the Developer Tools tab and select Automation Process.
  2. In the automation panel, click Create Blank Flow, or choose a preset flow template.
  3. In the flow editor, add a trigger and one or more actions.
  4. Continue adding nodes based on your workflow needs.
  5. Click Save and Enable to activate the flow.

Success Criteria

  • The flow editor opens successfully.
  • The new flow is saved and is ready to be enabled or is already enabled.
  • You can continue configuring triggers and actions.

Tips While Using

  • Confirm the target spreadsheet and business goal before creating the flow.
  • If you start from a template, review the default trigger and action settings first.
  • Before enabling the flow, check the flow name and configuration again.

2. Set Trigger Conditions

Entry: Developer Tools → Automation Process → New Flow → Trigger settings on the left

  1. In the flow editor, choose a trigger type on the left side.
  2. Available trigger types include When a Record Is Added, When a Record Is Modified, When the Specified Time in a Record Arrives, and Scheduled Trigger.
  3. Configure the related parameters, such as the target sheet, time setting, or schedule cycle.
  4. Add the corresponding actions after the trigger is set.
  5. Save the flow and test the trigger result.

Success Criteria

  • A trigger type is selected.
  • The related parameters are configured.
  • The flow can run when the expected condition is met.

Tips While Using

  • For scheduled flows, make sure the time setting matches the real business cycle.
  • For record-based triggers, confirm the target sheet in advance.
  • After changes, review the result or run log for verification.

3. Manage Automation Processes

Entry: Developer Tools → Automation Process → Flow management panel

  1. Click Automation Process to open the flow management panel.
  2. Click the more options button next to a flow to view available actions.
  3. Enable or disable the flow as needed.
  4. Click the flow name to open the editor and make changes.
  5. You can also duplicate, delete, or review run logs for the flow.

Success Criteria

  • The flow management panel opens successfully.
  • You can enable, disable, edit, duplicate, or delete an existing flow.
  • You can review trigger history and execution records.

Tips While Using

  • Deleting a flow cannot be undone, so confirm before you proceed.
  • After duplicating a flow, review its trigger and action settings again.
  • If a flow fails, check the run log first.