# Add Record

Add Record action allows you to add a record to any app (including the current app) if the [Condition(s)](http://worksmart.net/user-guides/dynamic-custom-apps/automation-rules/record-based-rules/rule-conditions/) of your rule is/are satisfied.

You need to define column mappings using the “Add Column” button. These column mappings are used during the rule execution to populate the data for the new/existing record.

You can also use “Add Record” action to update an existing record in some another app if that other app has a “Primary Key” defined and that primary key column is also defined in the column mappings

The above rule adds a new record to “Purchase Order” app in “Inventory & Order Management” site.

It populates three columns when adding the new record – left hand side columns are the target app’s columns (“Purchase Order” app) and the right hand side (a) columns are the source app’s columns (“Products” app) or (b) a custom formula or (c) actual/definite values :

1. `Product` is set to `Record ID from source app`
2. `Status` is set to actual/definite value `New`
3. `Manufacturer` is set to `Manufacturer from source app`
4. `Quantity` is set to actual/definite value `10`

**Add Column Mapping** :\
To add a new column mapping, click on “Add Column” button and select (a) “Column Value” for copying column value from the source app’s (“Products” app) or (b) “Formula” for a custom formula or (c) “Actual Value” for actual/definite values.

**Remove Column Mapping** :\
To remove a  column mapping, click on “X” button<br>


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://help.workdigital.io/custom-database-apps/automation-rules/rule-actions/add-record.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.