An Event sub-process is a type of sub-process that is started by an event, independent of the main process flow. It is used, for example, to interrupt the process when something happens - such as a task being interrupted in an external system.

There are two types of Event sub-processes:

•Interrupting - Interrupts the main process when the sub-process starts.

•Parallel - Runs the sub-process in parallel with the main process without interrupting it.

 

1.In the Create tab, select Event sub-process and press Place object or double-click.

2.Optionally, set a Name, ID and Description.

3.Place the sub-process by selecting a placement point and then an end point.

4.Double-click on Start event of the Event sub-process to open its attribute form. Enter the desired options:

oMessage - Define a message for which the sub-process should be initiated. Enter the ID for the desired message.

oAdd duration - Define a duration from when the event is activated. When the process reaches the event, it will be activated and start counting down to the time you have set.

oAdd date - Define a specific date for the event.

oAdd weekday - Define a specific date for the event based on week.

oCheck the Interrupting box if the main process should be interrupted when the event is started.

oCheck the Parallel box if the sub-process should run in parallel with the main process.

5.Press OK.

6.If desired, place other process elements in the sub-process.

7.If the main process is to be terminated when the end event is reached, regardless of where the main process is:

a.Double-click on the End event to open its attribute form.

b.Check the Terminating box.

c.Press OK.

2.Place Sequence flow between the start and end event.