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Blueprint State (Desk)

A Blueprint state in Zoho Desk is a defined process stage that a ticket occupies, with controlled transitions ensuring steps are followed in order.

A Blueprint state in Zoho Desk is a specific stage within a Blueprint’s defined process flow. Each state represents where a ticket currently sits in the process, such as ‘Investigation’, ‘Pending Approval’, or ‘Resolution Sent’.

States Define the Ticket Stage

In a Blueprint, states correspond to ticket statuses within the process. When a ticket enters a state, agents can only take the transitions allowed from that state. This prevents out-of-order actions and ensures process compliance.

Entry and Exit Conditions for States

Each Blueprint state can have entry conditions (criteria the ticket must meet before entering the state) and exit conditions (tasks that must be completed before transitioning out). For example, an agent must fill in the ‘Resolution Notes’ field before moving a ticket from ‘In Progress’ to ‘Resolved’.

State Visibility for Supervisors

Managers can filter and view tickets by their current Blueprint state. This makes it easy to see how many tickets are awaiting approval versus in investigation, helping allocate attention to states with the most backlog.

Example: A pharmaceutical company’s compliance Blueprint has four states: Received, Under Review, Escalated to Quality Team, and Closed. Tickets cannot jump from Received to Closed without passing through the mandated review stages.
What is a Blueprint State in Zoho Desk?

A Blueprint state is a defined stage in a Blueprint process flow, such as Investigation or Pending Approval. Tickets can only move between states via permitted transitions, enforcing a consistent support process.

Can agents skip Blueprint states in Zoho Desk?

No. Blueprint states enforce a sequential process. Agents can only transition to states that are explicitly linked from the current state. This ensures mandatory steps are completed before a ticket progresses.

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