Trigger
The event or condition that initiates a workflow run, such as an incoming webhook, a schedule, a new record, or a received message.
In more detail
The trigger is what starts a workflow. It can be an external event pushed in, such as a webhook or an incoming email, a change detected in a connected system, such as a new record or a status update, or a time-based schedule. Everything the workflow does follows from the trigger firing.
Choosing the right trigger shapes a workflow's reliability and cost. Event-based triggers react immediately but depend on the source system emitting the event; polling triggers check on a schedule and can lag or waste calls. Matching the trigger type to how the source system behaves is part of designing a workflow that is both timely and efficient.
Where this shows up at Ceven
Ceven workflows can start from the trigger that fits the process, whether that is an incoming event from one of the 1,000+ connected tools, a schedule, or a manual start. You describe when the workflow should run as part of describing the outcome, and the trigger that fires the run is recorded like every other step in the audit trail.