For automation interface information about the Trigger Type property (Event Type through the automation interface), see the automation interface topic for a Table in the Related Topics.
This property specifies the event (not Event dictionary item) that triggers an Event Action Block.
By default, the Trigger Type is set to <None>.
On a State Diagram, the syntax of an Event Action Block is determined by the Trigger Type.
This property is set on the Options tab of an Event Action Block's Property Pages.
The following Trigger Types are available.
Call Trigger
Trigger is an associated Operation. The Event Action Block syntax is as follows:
<operation name>[<guard condition>]/<action>
Change Trigger
Trigger is condition being true. The Event Action Block syntax is as follows:
No trigger is required, but a guard condition can prevent the transition. Use this Trigger Type for a completion transition. This is the default trigger for a new Event Action Block.
[<guard condition>]/<action>
The following section provides information about the items and diagrams for which Trigger Type is a property. For more information about an item or diagram, click it.