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A Trigger is a script that defines the processing of an entry whenever a particular kind of event takes place. Trigger scripts are written in '''[https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/web/JavaScript JavaScript]'''. When a trigger script is executed, it may perform actions like changing an existing entry, creating a new entry, executing an HTTP request, creating a file, performing data validation, etc. | A Trigger is a script that defines the processing of an entry whenever a particular kind of event takes place. Trigger scripts are written in '''[https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/web/JavaScript JavaScript]'''. When a trigger script is executed, it may perform actions like changing an existing entry, creating a new entry, executing an HTTP request, creating a file, performing data validation, etc. | ||
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:; Asynchronous script execution mode: The script runs in the background; user interaction is '''not''' suspended. Usually, asynchronous scripts are used in the last phases of the action, after any save or other operation is initiated. | :; Asynchronous script execution mode: The script runs in the background; user interaction is '''not''' suspended. Usually, asynchronous scripts are used in the last phases of the action, after any save or other operation is initiated. | ||
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== Events & Phases == | == Events & Phases == | ||