Module 13: Introduction to Triggers

Introduction to Triggers

1. Write down the categories of triggers based on their functionalities?

The categories of triggers based on their functionalities:

•  Block processing triggers

•  Interface event triggers

•  Master-detail triggers

•  Message handling triggers

•  Navigational triggers

•  Query-time triggers

•  Transactional triggers

•  Validation triggers

2. Write down the categories of triggers based on their names?

The categories of triggers based on their names:

•  When-Event triggers

•  On-Event triggers

•  Pre-Event triggers

•  Post-Event triggers

•  Key triggers

3. What are the main components of triggers?

Trigger Components:

There are three main components to consider when we design a trigger in Forms Builder:

•  Trigger type

•  Trigger code

•  Trigger scope

4. What do you mean by trigger scope?

Trigger Scope:

The scope of a trigger is determined by its position in the form object hierarchy, that is, the type of object under which we create the trigger.

5. What are the three possible level of trigger?

There are three possible levels:

•  Form level

•  Block level

•  Item level