Use the Start process action to execute a file.
| General | |
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| Type | Start process |
| Name | Give actions descriptive names that accurately convey what they do. |
| Process | Select the file you want to execute. |
| Arguments | Insert the arguments for the file. |
| Directory | Select the working directory. |
| Advanced | |
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| Context | The level at which the action is executed: User, Device or Elevated user For an elevated user, the action executes under the current user, but it's granted temporary permission to modify the local system. |
| Display | The way the process should be started:
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| Wait for completion | Determines if Liquit Workspace will wait before this action is finished before executing the next action. |
| Success return codes | The return code that represents a successful execution of the action. |
| Redirect standard output to variable | The temporary variable to which the standard output of a command line program is stored. This option is available only if Display is set to 'Hidden'. |
| Redirect error output to variable | The temporary variable to which the standard error of a command line program is stored. This option is available only if Display is set to 'Hidden'. |
| Place return code in variable | The temporary variable to which the return code of a command line program is stored. |
| Filters |
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| Define conditions under which the action is executed. For more information, see Filters. |
Edit Output Variable
To edit an output variable, clicking the browse button for the Redirect standard output to variable, Redirect error output to variable, Place return code in variable fields. In the Edit output variable window that opens, you can create new variables or change existing ones and use them to store the standard output, error output or return code.
NOTE: The resulting variables exist temporarily, until the action is executed; they are not saved anywhere and they are displayed only in the package in which you configured them.
Output variable options
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Variable | New or existing variable in which you want to store information. |
| Sensitivity |
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| Trim value | Removes all whitespace from the front, end or both. |
| Append to existing value (if it exists) | Appends the new variable at the end of the existing one. |
Agent
It requires the Agent to be running.
Supported platforms
| Platform | Supported |
|---|---|
| Web | No |
| Windows | Yes |
| macOS | Yes |
