A Letter from GUIDEcx Support
Hey Guides,
We want support to feel clear, predictable, and helpful - especially when something isn’t working the way you expect. This article explains how to write a great support ticket, what each ticket status means, and answers common questions about our support experience!
- The GUIDEcx Support Team (Emerson + Elan)
How to Write a Great Support Ticket (and Get Help Faster)
The more context you give us up front, the faster we can help. When submitting a support ticket, please include:
1. What you were trying to do
Tell us the goal you had in mind.
2. What actually happened
Describe the unexpected behavior, error message, or result you saw.
3. When it happened
Approximate date and time help us check logs.
4. Where it happened
Relevant project name(s), integration name, affected user's email, feature, workflow, or URL.
5. Anything that helps us reproduce it
Steps taken, screenshots, screen recordings, or sample data (if safe to share).
Pro tip: One issue per ticket works best. If you have multiple unrelated questions, separate tickets help us move faster and keep updates clear.
Ticket Statuses & What They Mean
Here’s what you’ll see as your ticket moves through our workflow.
Submitted
Your ticket has been received by our support team and is waiting for initial review.
Investigating
We’re actively looking into the issue. This may involve reproducing the problem, checking logs, or clarifying expected behavior.
You may see one of these sub-statuses:
Investigating - Troubleshooting Call Scheduled | We’ve scheduled time to walk through the issue with you live. |
Investigating – Issue Logged | We’ve confirmed the issue and documented it internally. |
Investigating – Issue Queued for Fix | The issue has been validated and added to our engineering queue. |
Needs More Info
We need additional details to continue our investigation. Your response is required to move the ticket forward.
Request Submitted
Your request (beta entry, enhancement, or permission update) has been formally captured and shared with the appropriate team.
Request Pending
The request is under review but not actively being worked on yet.
Closed Statuses (What “Closed” Really Means)
A ticket being closed doesn’t always mean “no.” Here’s how to interpret each closed state:
Closed – Resolved | The issue has been fixed or the question fully answered. |
Closed – Workaround Available | A full fix may not be in place yet, but we’ve shared a reliable workaround. |
Closed - Under Consideration | The request or issue is being evaluated for future work, but there’s no committed timeline. |
Closed - Planned Improvement | This has been accepted and planned for a future improvement. |
Closed - Needs More Info | We weren’t able to proceed due to missing information. You’re welcome to reopen or submit a new ticket with more details. |
FAQs
1. Why can’t I submit feature requests as support tickets?
Support tickets are designed for product questions, bugs, and unexpected behavior. Feature ideas and requests are best shared in our community so they can be discussed, prioritized, and tracked more transparently. See how to leave feedback here!
2. How often will I get updates?
We’ll update you when the status changes, when we need more information, or when there’s meaningful progress to share.
3. Can I reply to a closed ticket?
In most cases, yes. If the issue is related, replying will help reopen the conversation. For new or unrelated issues, submitting a new ticket is best.
4. Does “Queued for Fix” mean it will be fixed immediately?
Not necessarily. It means the issue has been validated and added to our engineering backlog. Timing depends on impact, scope, and current priorities.
5. I'm seeing multiple issues. Do I get to create multiple tickets for each issue?
Yes you do! That would help us out so much, but we can also separate one big ticket into several other ones. (We know you'd rather be working on what you get paid to do - not chat with us) However, in spirit of getting faster support, if you provided "good" support tickets we can assist you that much faster. (We know it takes you longer, but do you really want us to interrogate you all day or write up an extra ticket in 5 minutes?)
6. Why is this support process changing?
We’re evolving our support process to better match where the product is going - and to give you clearer, more reliable help when you need it.
When something isn’t working as expected, our focus is on getting you accurate answers, practical workarounds, and a clear understanding of what’s happening next. This updated process helps us do that more consistently, with better visibility into progress and outcomes.
As we continue to rebuild and modernize parts of the product, we’re being intentional about how we invest our time. In some cases, that means prioritizing meaningful improvements over quick fixes - especially when a feature is being thoughtfully reimagined from the ground up. Occasionally, you may see smaller cosmetic issues persist while that work is underway.
We believe this approach leads to a more scalable, reliable product - and a better long-term experience for you. We’re committed to being transparent along the way and working closely with you as a partner as we build what’s next.
💙 The GUIDEcx Team
