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This article describes the RPA Windows functionality to application open.
For a full list of available functions, please read WINDOWS functions.
Description
The WINDOWS Application open function allows you to application open.
Setting it up
To use the WINDOWS Application open function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=app-open}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the WINDOWS Application open function
- Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
- On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
- From here you can select the WINDOWS Application open option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Yes | Text | - | The application name or path |
| Variable | Yes | Text | - | Variable to store the result |
Output variables
| Variable | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Variable | Text | The result of opening the application |
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Application not found | The application could not be found |
| Launch failed | Could not open the application |
Tips
- Opens a desktop application by name or path