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Link Intermediate Throw Event

A Link Intermediate Throw Event serves as an off-page connector that sends flow to a matching Link Catch Event. It enables diagram navigation by providing a "Go To" source point.

Category
events
Type
intermediate throw
BPMN Spec
Section 10.4.3
Icon Class
bpmn-icon-intermediate-event-throw-link

What is a Link Intermediate Throw Event?

A Link Intermediate Throw Event acts as a "Go To" source in process diagrams. It connects to a corresponding Link Catch Event, allowing flow to "jump" to the target without drawing long connecting lines.

Visual Representation

The event displays as a double-line circle containing a filled right-pointing arrow. The filled arrow indicates throwing direction-flow will jump from this point to the matching catch.

Key Characteristics

  • Visual convenience: Improves diagram readability for complex flows
  • Must have matching catch: Requires a Link Catch Event with same name
  • Same process boundary: Cannot link across pools or processes
  • No runtime impact: Behaves identically to direct sequence flow at execution

Common Use Cases

Page Navigation

Jump flow to the continuation on the next page of a printed process document.

Loop Simplification

Instead of drawing a long arrow back, link to an earlier process convergence point.

Clean Branching

Multiple branches can link-throw to the same catch point without spaghetti lines.

Frequently Asked Questions

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