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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:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the BROWSER navigate 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, which will make a new form appear
- From here you can select the BROWSER navigate option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | Yes | Select | Chrome | Browser to use: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari. |
| URL | Yes | URL | – | The web address to navigate to. |
| Fallback browser | No | Boolean | Off | Use an alternative browser if the primary is unavailable. |
Output variables
This action does not produce any output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Browser not found | The specified browser is not installed. |
| Navigation failed | The URL could not be reached. |
Tips
- Use variables in the URL for dynamic navigation, e.g. https://example.com/{page}.