The "OpenApps" activity assists you in launching any type of desktop application.
Technical Reference
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Input |
AppPath: Specify the path/application to be opened with the file extension. It accepts only “String” datatype. |
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Misc |
DisplayName: Displays the name of the activity. The activity name can also be customized, which aids in troubleshooting. |
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SkipOnError: Specify the "Boolean" value as "True" or "False." True: Continue executing the workflow regardless of any errors thrown. False: Halt the workflow if it encounters any errors. None: If the option is left blank, the activity will, by default, behave as if "False" were chosen. |
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Version: It indicates the version of the desktop automation feature in use. |
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Output |
Result: It provides the ability to view the execution status of the activity. It returns values in "Boolean." True: Indicates that the activity has been executed successfully without any errors. False: Indicates that the activity has been unsuccessful due to an unexpected error being thrown. |
* Represents mandatory fields to execute the workflow
Here's an example of how the OpenApps activity works –
1. Click on new to build a workflow.
2. Install the "DesktopAutomation" feature from "Manage Features."
3. Drag and drop the "OpenApps" activity onto the designer pane and set as “StartNode.”
a. This is the simplest way to select the application you want to launch.
b. Double-click on the activity.
c. Click on “List Open Apps”
d. Choose the application you want to open. Here, we have selected the
"Excel" app. The selected app is seen in the AppPath with the complete
file path.
