OpenApps
When to use the OpenApps activity
This activity helps you launch an application residing in the system or in the indicated server, using its path.
Figure 1
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OpenApps |
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Figure 1.1
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Specify the path/the application name appended with the file extension |
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Displays the action that the activity performs in the workflow |
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Specify whether to continue executing the workflow even if the activity fails |
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Define a Boolean to validate if the activity has been completed successfully. |
Applications can be triggered with the correct path name/application name appended with the extension.
Assume you want to schedule a meeting using the Outlook application via the desktop automation activities.
Activity: The OpenApps activity helps you open the outlook application that is required to schedule a meeting.
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Step 1 Open the SmartDesigner tool
Step 2 Open a new workflow
Step 3 Drag an OpenApps activity.
Go to the property section and enter the path of the application/ application name with the appropriate extension that is required to be opened.
Figure 1.2
