The Execute option executes the created workflow seamlessly and the result is displayed in the Output window, provided at the bottom right of the screen. Let us take a detailed walk-through of the menus in the execute menu.
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Run
Run menu is used to execute the workflow.
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The result of the executed workflow will be displayed in the Output window. It shows all details including execution's start, end time and thereby the duration of the execution as well.
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Debug
You also have the Debug option right next to the Run option as Debugging is an important part of determining workflow execution issues.
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You can view the Debug result in Debug window, right next to Output. It contains the Step Count, Activity Name, ID, State & Instance ID.
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The Abort option terminates the workflow's execution. It enables you to terminate the execution on demand.
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Continue
When it reaches the Breakpoint, Continue option will be highlighted. User can use this option to continue the execution of the workflow.
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Delete All Breakpoints
You can provide multiple break points in a workflow. If you want to delete all the breakpoints use this option to Delete All Breakpoints from the menu.
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Toggle Breakpoint
Toggle Breakpoint feature is useful when the user wants to stop or pause at a preferred point in the workflow during the execution. Use this menu to enable or disable breakpoint for debugging.
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If users select a particular activity where they want a break and enable Toggle Breakpoint, that particular activity gets highlighted with a red icon, indicating that the break point has been activated for the same.
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Debug Timer
The Debug menu now has a timer function, which gives even greater control to the robot designer for troubleshooting workflows.
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You can select the time from the drop-down as per your requirements.
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Additional Options
The Run option immediately after the Logo can also be used to execute the workflow. Both these run options will execute the workflow and an additional experimental Run option is also included and is available in the Home menu Under Experimental Feature.
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A shortcut option to Save workflows is provided.
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User can access the Help Document by clicking on the Interrogation icon.
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