# Automations

## Dispatch Automations Menu

The **Automations** menu is available to dispatchers in the call editor.

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### Call Attachment: Auto Status

Automatically change the status of a unit when they're attached and detached to a call, or when their call is closed.

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### Unit Status: Timers

Automatically start a countdown/up [timer](/cad/tutorials/dispatching/timers.md) when a unit status is changed. This can be helpful to quickly see how long a unit has been at a particular status, or to be notified once a unit status has been set for too long.

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