Timer

Use Timer Events to determine the maximum time allowed for processing a task.

Purpose

Timer events are used to specify the upper time limit for processing a task. It can be used as a start event, intermediate event or boundary event. When a timer attached task goes over time, it allows the flow to perform some action.

For Example, let's say a flow is calling an external web service, which is being monitored by Timer event. If the task is not taken care of or completed as per scheduled, then Timer event can be used to send an email to system admin/ responsible person to check on the service.

Properties

Timer Configuration panel has only one tab to define properties:

Timer

Property	Mandatory	Default	Description
Time Duration	Y	0	To specify the maximum time duration for a task.
Time Unit	Y		Type of time unit.
Terminate	N	Uncheck	Select checkbox if you want that task to terminate on exceeding time.