Event

Introduction

Events are triggers that initiate, modify, or complete a process. They are represented by circles containing symbols based on the event type.

  • A start event is depicted as a circle with a thin border.
  • An end event is depicted as a circle with a thick border.
  • An intermediate event is depicted as a circle with a double-edged border.
Start Event, End Event, Intermediate Event

For more info on the specific event types click on the document links below.

Type of End Events

All events with their corresponding symbols
StartIntermediateEnd
Type
Normal
Event Sub process
Event Sub process non-interrupt
Catch
Boundary
Boundary non-interrupt
Throw
None
Message
Timer
Conditional
Link
Signal
Error
Escalation
Termination
Compensation
Cancel
Multiple
Multiple Parallel