Here is a quick comparison of various solutions to trigger ProcessFlow Integrator (PFI) flows:
| Technique | Manual, Automatic, or Scheduled? | M3 modification free? |
| M3 Java modification with MAK | Automatic | No |
| Application Messages in CRS420 (for existing messages) | Automatic | Yes |
| Application Messages in CRS420 (for new messages) | Automatic | No |
| Script in Smart Office (old technique) | Manual | Yes |
| Script in Smart Office (new technique) | Manual | Yes |
| External Program Connector (EPC) | Automatic | Yes |
| PF Scheduler | Scheduled | Yes |
| URL (email, browser, XHR, Document Links, LSO Shortcuts, etc.) | Manual | Yes |
| Mashup | Manual | Yes |
| Field Audit Trail | Automatic | ??? |
| Event Hub | Automatic | Yes |
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