Running a real-time workflow

A workflow defined as running in real time means that the workflow process is executed synchronously on the CDS platform. 

A real-time workflow is triggered when a record is newly created, or an updated record is saved, or a record is deleted. The form the user is on will wait until the workflow completes. If the workflow takes a long time, the user will see the circular processing image and will be unable to work until the workflow has finished. This means that the user will not need to refresh their screen to see the results of any steps that the workflow performs.

The following screenshot shows the properties for a classic workflow after it has been converted to run in real time:

Figure 5.14 – Real-time workflow properties

The trigger options are different for background and real-time workflows. The triggers can be configured so that the workflow is run before or after the record is saved. Before should be used to validate the data before...