BROWSER navigate function

Navigates to a specified URL in the browser.

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This article describes the RPA Browser functionality to navigate to a specified URL in a browser.

For a full list of available functions, please read BROWSER functions.


Description

The BROWSER navigate function allows you to go to a specific URL in the browser, similar to entering a URL in the address bar of a standard web browser.


Setting it up

To use the BROWSER navigate function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=browser-navigate}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the BROWSER navigate function
  2. Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item, which will make a new form appear
  4. From here you can select the BROWSER navigate option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
BrowserYesSelectChromeBrowser to use: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari.
URLYesURLThe web address to navigate to.
Fallback browserNoBooleanOffUse an alternative browser if the primary is unavailable.

Output variables

This action does not produce any output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Browser not foundThe specified browser is not installed.
Navigation failedThe URL could not be reached.

Tips

  • Use variables in the URL for dynamic navigation, e.g. https://example.com/{page}.

Related functions

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