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Triggers

Triggers act as the entry point for all business logic in FlexiRule. They determine **when** a rule should begin its execution.

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Trigger System#

Triggers act as the entry point for all business logic in FlexiRule. They determine when a rule should begin its execution.

Comparison of Trigger Types#

Trigger Type	Best For	Execution	Context Provided
Event	Real-time response	Sync/Async	`doc`, `old_doc`
Scheduler	Background tasks	Async	System context
Callable	Reusable logic	Managed	Caller context

Detailed Sections#

Event Triggers: React to DocType state changes.
Scheduler Triggers: Run on time-based intervals.
Callable Triggers: Invoked programmatically or by other rules.
Context Reference: Variables available at trigger time.

Technical Details#

For implementation details on the dispatcher, see Rule Coordinator.

Callable Triggers Callable triggers (also known as Sub-Rules) are designed to be invoked manually or as part of another rule's execution flow. Execution Context Reference This reference describes the variables available to the engine at the moment of triggering. Trigger System The FlexiRule Trigger System determines when a rule should begin its execution. It is managed by the `RuleCoordinator`, which acts as a … Event Triggers Event triggers react directly to state changes within the Frappe DocType lifecycle. Scheduler Triggers Scheduler triggers are used for background automation and periodic tasks that are not tied to a specific user action or document event.