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Events

Introduction

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

  • A start event is shown as a circle with a thin border.
  • An end event is shown as a circle with a thick border.
  • An intermediate event is shown as a circle with a double-edged border.
ProcessMind BPMN 2.0 event types: start, end, and intermediate event symbols visual guide

For more information on specific event types, see the document links below.

All Events with Their Corresponding Symbols

Start Intermediate End
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

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