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Run Application

The Run Application component in Robbot RPA allows you to execute an application or a file within your automation workflow. This component provides flexibility in running applications and capturing their output or error messages.

Parameters​

File Path : Click the button next to this parameter and select the file you want to run. Specify the path of the application or file that you want to execute. Type : String

Run as administrator : Enable this option if you want to run the application as an administrator. This allows the application to have elevated privileges.

Environments : Enter the dictionary you have previously created. This parameter allows you to pass environment variables to the application being executed. You can define key-value pairs in the dictionary to set specific environment variables for the application. Type : Dictonary(string,string)

Output : Returns the output of the application. This parameter captures the output or result produced by the executed application. It allows you to store the application's output for further processing or to display relevant information. Type : String

Error : If the application encounters an error during execution, the error message will be captured in this parameter. It provides visibility into any errors or exceptions that occur during the execution of the application. Type : String

Usage​

To use the RunApplication component in your Robbot RPA project, follow these steps:

Drag and drop the RunApplication component into your sequence or workflow. Configure the component by providing the necessary inputs: Click the button next to the File Path parameter and select the application or file you want to run. If required, enable the Run as administrator option to execute the application with elevated privileges. If needed, enter the dictionary containing environment variables in the Environments parameter. Continue building your sequence or workflow by adding other components or actions as needed. Execute your sequence or workflow. The RunApplication component will execute the specified application or file, and the output and error messages, if any, will be captured in the designated parameters. By incorporating the RunApplication component into your automation workflow, you can seamlessly execute applications and capture their output or errors, enabling you to automate complex tasks that involve running external programs or files.