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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:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the BROWSER Open the browser 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 BROWSER Open the browser 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 open. |
| Fallback browser | No | Boolean | Off | Use an alternative browser if the primary is unavailable. |
| Browser options | No | Text | – | Additional browser launch flags or options. |
Output variables
This action does not produce any output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Browser not found | The 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.