Triggers Nodes
Trigger nodes are used to initiate automation flows when specific events occur in the system. These events can be based on time, data changes, or external interactions.
Time Based Triggers
Time-based triggers utilize Odoo's cron jobs to periodically execute flows at defined intervals. This type of trigger is ideal for tasks that need to be performed on a regular schedule, such as sending periodic reports.
Implementation
Use OnScheduleTriggerNode for implementing time-based flows.
Record Operation Based Triggers
These triggers respond to operations carried out on Odoo model records—specifically when a record is created, modified, or deleted. They achieve this by patching the relevant model methods to execute flows when these operations occur.
Implementation
Use OnCreateTriggerNode for running the flow when a new record is created.
Use OnEditTriggerNode to run the flow when an existing record undergoes modification.
Use OnDeleteTriggerNode to initiate the flow when a record is marked for deletion.
External Triggers
External triggers allow flows to be initiated by events happening outside of Odoo, such as incoming webhooks. This enables integration with various third-party services.
Implementation
Use OnWebhookTriggerNode if you want to provide an endpoint for receiving the webhook.
Availability
The source code for nuido_flow_trigger can be accessed at the Exploring Odoo github repository.
CAUTION
nuido_flow_trigger is experimental.
It is not recommended for use in production environments.