Using Communication View in Pronnel for Multi-Channel Conversations

The Communication View in Pronnel is a specialized board type available only in contact boards. It is designed to centralize your multi-channel communications—including email threads, WhatsApp, SMS, and more—into a single, searchable interface. Whether you're managing customer conversations, support tickets, or outreach campaigns, the Communication View helps streamline how you interact and respond.

Step 1: Accessing the Communication View

  1. Navigate to the Contact Board:

    Go to your workspace and open a board that is of the "Contact" type. Only these boards support the Communication View.

  2. Switch to Communication View:

    Click on the view selector on the top right and choose Communication View from the list.

    Open the Communication View from the view selector.

Step 2: Filtering Conversations

  1. Filter by Channels:

    Use the channel filter to view messages only from WhatsApp, Email, SMS, or any other connected platform.

    Filter messages by communication channel.
  2. Filter by Status:

    You can choose to see only Open or Closed conversations, helping you stay focused on active threads.

    Choose to view only open or closed conversations.

Step 3: Filtering for Assigned Customers

Use filters to streamline your view — for instance, you can filter the contact list to show only leads or customers assigned to you. This helps sales and support reps focus on their own accounts, ensuring personalized follow-ups and faster response times.

Search by item ID or keyword.
Search by item ID or keyword.

Step 4: Searching Messages and Leads

  1. Search by Lead ID:

    Type #item_id or any keyword in the search bar to locate a specific lead or conversation.

    Search by item ID or keyword.
  2. Search Within a Conversation:

    Open a conversation thread and use the in-thread search bar to find specific messages or keywords.

    Search within a conversation thread.

Step 5: Sending Messages with Media

  1. Use Message Templates:

    Select from pre-created message templates for quick replies and standardized communication.

    Choose from saved message templates.
  2. Attach Files or Images:

    Use media from your Workflow Drive (WF Drive) or upload new files directly to the conversation.

    Attach files from your computer or WF Drive.

Step 6: Taking Actions Within Conversations

  1. Open Lead from Conversation:

    Click on the lead’s name or ID in the conversation panel to jump to their detailed item card instantly.

    Open the lead card directly from a conversation.
    Open the lead card directly from a conversation.
  2. Add a New Lead from the Panel:

    Click on + Add Item to quickly create a new contact or lead while still in the Communication View.

    Add a new lead while staying in Communication View.

Step 7: Customizing Your Columns

  1. Select Columns:

    Select the value of any of the custom field of that item you can fetch it by the help of columns

Conclusion

The Communication View in Pronnel helps you manage and monitor all your multi-channel interactions in one place. By offering advanced filtering, search capabilities, media attachments, and lead-level actions, it becomes a powerful tool for support teams, outreach operations, and sales communication. From accessing message templates to instantly opening lead profiles or adding new contacts, this view brings speed, structure, and convenience to your daily workflows.

FAQ

What is the Communication View used for?

It is used to view and manage communications from multiple channels like email, WhatsApp, and SMS within a contact board.

Can I filter conversations by channel?

Yes, you can choose to see only specific channels such as WhatsApp or Email using the filter bar.

Is it possible to search for a conversation using a lead ID?

Yes, just type #item_id in the search bar to find the conversation associated with that lead.

Can I open a lead from within a conversation?

Yes, clicking on the lead’s name or ID in the communication panel will take you to the detailed item card.

Can I add a new lead from the Communication View?

Yes, click on the + Add Item button to create a new lead while staying in the same view.

Can I send attachments in a message?

Yes, you can upload files or choose media from WF Drive while sending a message.

What are message templates?

They are pre-written responses you can use to reply faster and maintain consistent messaging.

Can I search inside a conversation?

Yes, open the thread and use the internal search bar to find specific messages or phrases.

Are custom columns supported?

Yes, you can show/hide and reorder columns based on what lead info you need.

Is Communication View available for all boards?

No, it is only available in boards of type “Contact.”