Formula triggering changes on a record, and a cascading matching action

Hello!

Has anybody managed to have a formula automatically trigger changes on a record?

The aim is automated record generation as time passes. Example:

  • A record has a date/time field set in the future

  • A formula checks for the date if it is less or equal than now, and if it is, writes something on the field, otherwise empty value

  • An automation checks the formula field for a value and sends an email if the condition is met

  • I change tab/application/db (to make sure it would work if the person does not have the browser open on the same record)

  • Time passes

  • The formula value does not update, until I change another field on the same record - At this point the change would be triggered, but that's considered a manual action triggering

Is it expected? Is it a problem only with date formulas or all formulas? If it is, perhaps the training should be updated

Thanks for the hints!

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