Basic properties
The basic properties for a start event are:
| Property | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ID | Required | The unique identifier for the start event. This is system generated and cannot be altered, for example: StartEvent_1w29b3h |
| Name | Optional | The name of the start event. This will be displayed on the canvas. |
| Documentation | Optional | A free text description of what the start event does. |
Form name
An optional form can be used to begin a process. The form must exist within the same project as the process definition to be selected. Select a form from the drop-down list, or create a new form using the + symbol.
After a form is selected, it can be edited using the Open Form symbol.
Mapping type
The mapping type sets how data is passed between the start event and the process. There are five options for sending this data. The default value is Don’t map variables. For form widgets and form variables you can add static values. For example you can pass a form variable called path which can be a file location or URL.