Overview
CAD Blocks allow workflows to interact directly with your Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.They provide automation, monitoring, and logic control for units, users, calls, records, radio channels, timers, and more. All CAD blocks are teal-colored in the workflow editor. CAD Blocks fall into three categories:
- Triggers - Start workflows when CAD events occur.
- Actions - Perform tasks or modify CAD data.
- Conditions - Check CAD states and return true/false.
Triggers
Triggers fire automatically when something happens inside CAD.They are ideal for logging, notifications, automation, or enforcing rules.
Actions
Actions let workflows modify CAD data or perform CAD operations.They are used to automate dispatch tasks, update records, manage users, and control timers and signals.
Conditions
Conditions evaluate CAD states and return true or false.They are used to control workflow logic, enforce rules, or check user and unit status.
Additional Notes
CAD Blocks are designed to be flexible and powerful.Some common use cases include:
- Automating dispatch workflows
- Enforcing department policies
- Creating advanced panic systems
- Building radio channel automations
- Managing unit availability
- Generating logs and audit trails
- Integrating CAD with external systems
- Creating custom call routing logic
- Automating bail and court workflows
- Tracking bodycam usage
- Monitoring user activity for moderation
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