11.3.1.3.1. General Tab

In the General tab, users can define the basic properties of the event.

*If ‘timed’ is selected as an event type, users will be provided access to a limited set of features in this tab.

1. Event Type: This is a single-select dropdown field that displays the list of event types.
   • Depending on the event type selected, different fields may be enabled or disabled in the window.
2. Name: This is a text field that allows users to input the name of the event. It is a mandatory field.
   • There are the following rules determining the validity of names:
     • A valid name can contain letters, numbers, and the underscore symbol. It cannot, however, contain spaces or other special characters. It also cannot begin with a number.
     • An event must have a unique name. It cannot have the same name as another event linked to the entity.
3. Title: This is a text field that allows users to input the title of the event.
   • Unlike with names, there are no rules determining the validity of titles.

*Users can input the title in English, French, German, Arabic, and Hebrew. Currently, these are the only languages supported on the web server.

4. Can Run Background: This is a checkbox which, if selected, allows for the event to run in the background. A background-capable event is an event that can be executed without requiring the associated form to be viewed.

*For this feature to work, users must also select the Formless Events checkbox in the Task Type Properties form.

5. Has Timesheet: This is a checkbox which, if selected, allows for a timestamp of the event to be recorded.
6. Scheduling: In this section, users can configure when the event will occur.
   • In Process: This is a checkbox which, if selected, allows for the scheduled event to be triggered and executed automatically during the process.
     • If this checkbox is left unselected, the scheduled event will be executed outside of the process and can only be triggered by selecting the “Deploy TimedEvent” option from the event subsection.
   • Run Automatically (Without API): This is a checkbox which, if selected, allows for the scheduled event to be executed automatically (without API).
     • The event will be triggered directly after it has been created in or synced with the Scheduler service.
   • Add/Edit: This button allows users to add or edit the event schedule.
     • If selected, it will display the Scheduler window.
   • Delete: This button allows users to delete the event schedule.

*If an operation is required with each scheduled event, define its code in the event action. For more information on scheduled event APIs, click here.

!For this event type, it is mandatory to set up the event schedule.