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How to Read the Execution Graph

The execution graph provides a visual representation of how automations execute on a Salesforce object, showing the complete chain from entry points through execution phases to individual rules.

Prerequisites​

  • Enterprise plan.
  • At least one completed scan.

Accessing the Execution Graph​

  1. Open the aprity app in Salesforce.
  2. Click the Execution Graph tab in the sidebar navigation (marked with a BETA badge).
  3. The graph loads automatically for the currently selected scan.
note

The Execution Graph tab is only visible on Enterprise plans. If you do not see it in the sidebar, check your plan level.

Understanding the Graph​

Entry Points​

Entry points appear at the left side of the graph. They represent the events that trigger automation execution:

  • DML Events: Insert, Update, Delete, Undelete
  • Compound Events: Some triggers fire on multiple events (e.g., Insert and Update)
  • Flow Events: Before Save, After Save
  • Non-DML Events: Scheduled runs, async execution, external events

Execution Phases​

The graph organizes automations into Salesforce's order of execution phases:

  • Before Triggers -- execute before the record is saved
  • Validation Rules -- field and record validation
  • After Triggers -- execute after the record is saved
  • Flows -- record-triggered flows (before-save and after-save)

Rule Nodes​

Individual automation rules (triggers, flows, validation rules) appear as nodes within their execution phase. Each node displays:

  • Rule name
  • Rule type (Trigger, Flow, Validation Rule)
  • A brief description from the AI analysis

Edges​

Arrows between nodes represent dependencies and execution order. Follow the arrows left to right to trace the complete execution path.

  • Zoom: Use the scroll wheel or pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
  • Pan: Click and drag on the background to move the view.
  • Select: Click a node to highlight it and see additional details.
tip

For objects with many automations, zoom out first to see the full picture, then zoom in on specific areas of interest.