> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://developer.collibra.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://developer.collibra.com/workflows/designing-workflows/processes/shape-repository/intermediate-event.md).

# Intermediate event

This event marks the occurrence of a particular business event. The process is not delayed. In combination with execution listeners, this type of event can serve as points to capture KPIs or other metrics.

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## General properties

| Property      | Description                                                      |
| ------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Model ID      | The unique identifier of the element within the process model.   |
| Name          | The name of the element displayed in the diagram.                |
| Documentation | A description and any additional information about this element. |

## Advanced properties

| Property            | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Execution listeners | <p>Allows you to invoke Java logic after certain events:</p><ul><li><strong>Start</strong>: Executes after the activity has been started.</li><li><strong>End</strong>: Executes after the activity was completed.</li><li><strong>Transition</strong>: When defined on a sequence flow, executes once the flow is transition is taken.</li></ul> |

## Visual properties

| Property         | Description                                         |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------- |
| Font size        | The font size of the element in the diagram.        |
| Font weight      | The font weight of the element in the diagram.      |
| Font style       | The font style of the element in the diagram.       |
| Font color       | The font color of the element in the diagram.       |
| Background color | The background color of the element in the diagram. |
| Border color     | The border color of the element in the diagram.     |