What happens when a new record triggers a workflow but its status is set to 'not running'?

When a new record triggers a workflow that is set to 'not running', the workflow will not execute. This means that any rules or actions defined within that workflow will not be processed for the record that has triggered the event. This status is essentially a way to pause the workflow, allowing administrators to control when a workflow can be active or inactive without having to delete or modify it.

In situations where a workflow could potentially affect the system's performance or interfere with other processes, setting it to 'not running' provides a safeguard against unintended actions. It is an effective way to manage workflows and ensure that only those that are desired and ready to process records are executed. This design gives administrators flexibility in workflow management while ensuring system stability and integrity.