# Automating Recurring Draws and Alerts

> Set a draw schedule once and the Ordering Engine orders each inspection and emails the right people when statuses change.

Product: RAZE Ordering Engine
Source: https://getaraze.com/tools/ordering-engine-recurring-draw-automation
All guides: https://getaraze.com/tools

## Quick Reference

- Open the project, click the Workflow tab, then click Order Inspection.
- Set Schedule & Timing, Fulfillment Settings, and Notifications.
- Check the total number of jobs before you save.
- Click Setup Notifications and Alerts for status emails.

## Before You Start

- The project and its budget are set up.

## Step 1: Open the Workflow Tab

**Two automations.** Order Inspection automates recurring orders. Setup Notifications and Alerts emails people when a status changes. Each card shows Not configured or Active.

![The Order Inspection and Setup Notifications and Alerts cards.](https://getaraze.com/images/docs/ordering-engine/ordering-engine-recurring-draw-automation/01-workflow-tab.webp)

## Step 2: Schedule Recurring Orders

**Schedule & Timing.** Set the start, the end, and how often. The total shows how many jobs will be created.

**Fulfillment Settings.** Choose Marketplace or a named inspector, then set the name, instructions, and request type.

**Notifications.** Email the borrower, the contractor, or both each time a job is created.

## Step 3: Set Up Status Alerts

**Choose who is emailed.** Click Setup Notifications and Alerts and choose who is emailed on each status change.

## Tips

**DO**
- Automate fixed monthly draw schedules.
- Confirm each card shows Active after setup.

**WATCH FOR**
- The schedule creates exactly the number of jobs in the total.
- Not configured means nothing is automated yet.

## Troubleshooting

**Q: No jobs are being created.**
A: Check that the Order Inspection card shows Active.

**Q: Too many jobs were created.**
A: Check the frequency and end date in Schedule & Timing. The total shows how many jobs it creates.

**Q: How do I get status emails?**
A: Use Setup Notifications and Alerts on the Workflow tab.

## Need Help?

Email RAZE support at contact@getaraze.com, or send a support request from https://getaraze.com/tools.