Timer
The properties panel of the timer intermediate event is displayed on the right side of the process modeler.
Properties
Name
Text that is displayed in the diagram next to the graphic element of the event.
It is recommended to inform a text in reference to the event scheduling.
Description
Text that allows documenting detailed information about the event.
Conditions
They are the conditions that must be met for the event to be executed. If there are defined conditions, a list of them is displayed.
To add a condition, press the icon 
and from the panel that opens, select Property and Operator in the corresponding drop-down lists. Report Value and where applicable, indicate in Parameter the field to be evaluated of the form associated with the process.
Property |
Example |
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•Current time •Current day (numeric) •Current month (numeric) •Current year (numeric) |
Current time Equals 13:30 Current month Less than or equals 6
Time format is HH:MM. Supports one-digit values for the time. |
•Current hour (numeric) •Current minute (numeric) •Current seconds (numeric) •Current milliseconds |
Current time (numeric) Equals 1.50 Current milliseconds Greater 48600000 |
•Day of the week (Sunday= 1) |
Day of the week equals 6 (6 = Friday) An integer between 1 and 7 must be informed in value, where 1 corresponds to Sunday. |
•DateTime parameter (*) •Date parameter (*) •Time parameter (*) |
Inform in Parameter a form field that is converted to date/time/date time for its evaluation
The date format is DD/MM/YYYY. Time format is HH:MM.
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•Working days elapsed since the date (*) •Years elapsed since the date (*) •Months elapsed since the date (*) •Days elapsed since the date (*) |
Inform in Parameter a specific date in DD/MM/YYYY format or a form field that contains a date
For these properties an integer value must be informed. |
•Hours elapsed since the “time” hour (*) •Minutes elapsed since the "time" hour (*) •Seconds elapsed since the "time" hour (*) |
Inform in Parameter a specific time in DD/MM/YYYY format or a form field that contains a time
For these properties an integer value must be informed. |
(*) Properties available only for intermediate and border events
How often should it execute?
Type
Allows to define the execution schedule for the event
•Regular intervals
•Daily at a specific time
Value
Allows to define the interval value in seconds or at a specific time, according to the previously defined type.
The "Save schedule" button must be pressed to keep the established schedule. It can be seen on the Scheduled Tasks Monitor.
Example of Use
The "Refund Request with Calendar" process begins at the request of users. The authorizer receives requests not until day 21.
