System Architect responds to certain events occurring during operation. These events can trigger code that can be used to automate certain tasks.

The events supported by System Architect include Start up and Shutdown of the product, Encyclopedia Open and Encyclopedia Close, Diagram Open, Save and Close, Audit ID change and a number of symbol events. The symbol events include placing on a diagram, naming, connecting and disconnecting (with a line symbol) and deleting.

This functionality allows real-time operation of System Architect to be modified using Microsoft VBA.