This article describes the two trigger types available in HappyFox Workflows — instant and scheduled — and explains when each is used.
What It Does
- Instant triggers are marked with a lightning bolt icon. They receive the triggering event's data immediately after it happens, and the workflow is scheduled to run right away. For example, the Ticket Created trigger in HappyFox Help Desk sends ticket data as soon as the ticket is created.
- Scheduled triggers are marked with a clock icon. They check the connected app for new data at fixed intervals instead of receiving it immediately. For example, BambooHR's New Time Off Request Created trigger checks BambooHR periodically and fetches any new time-off requests found since the last check.
Note: Instant vs. scheduled is determined by the trigger event itself, not something you configure — HappyFox Workflows displays the relevant icon next to each trigger event so you know which type it is.
How to Identify a Trigger's Type
- Open the trigger dropdown when building or editing a workflow.
- Look for the icon next to the trigger event you're considering — a lightning bolt means it's instant, a clock means it's scheduled.