BROWSER Open the browser function

The BROWSER Open the browser function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Browser functionality to open the browser.

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


Description

The BROWSER Open the browser function allows you to open the browser.


Setting it up

To use the BROWSER Open the browser function, follow these instructions:

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

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the BROWSER Open the browser 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
  4. From here you can select the BROWSER Open the browser option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
BrowserYesSelectChromeBrowser to use: Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari.
URLYesURLThe web address to open.
Fallback browserNoBooleanOffUse an alternative browser if the primary is unavailable.
Browser optionsNoTextAdditional browser launch flags or options.

Output variables

This action does not produce any output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Browser not foundThe specified browser is not installed.

Tips

  • Use this action to launch a new browser session. Use 'Navigate' to go to a URL in an already open browser.

Related functions

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