Start uploaded process

The Start Uploaded process allows you to upload a file to the Content Store and execute that file on devices from the content repository.

General
Type Start uploaded process
Name

Actions are easier to comprehend and manage over time when they have a suitable name that accurately expresses what they do.

Process Select the file you want to execute.
Arguments Insert the arguments for the file.
Directory Select the working directory.
Advanced
Context The level at which the action is executed User, Device or Elevated user. For elevated user, the action will be executed under the current user, but it's granted temporary permission to modify the local system.
Display The way the process should be started:
  • Normal - the default Microsoft Windows settings are used.
  • Hidden - the application will be launched hidden.
  • Minimized - the application will be minimized at launch.
  • Maximized - the application will be maximized at launch.
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.
Fetch content on demand If this option is selected, the content is downloaded only when the action is being executed; the content is not prefetched at the distribution stage.
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
Here you can define conditions which determine if the action will be executed. For more information, see Filters.

In the Edit output variable dialog box you open by clicking on the browse button browse-icon-1x of the Redirect standard output to variable, Redirect error output to variable, Place return code in variable fields, you can create new variables or change existing ones and use them to store the standard output, error output or return code. Note that the resulted variables exist only temporarily until the action is executed; they are not saved anywhere and they are displayed only in the package you configured them. After the action is executed, the variables are discarded.



Edit output variable dialog box

Element Description
Variable New or existing variable in which you want to store information.
Sensitivity
  • Not sensitive - The variable is logged in the log file and it is visible on Liquit Workspace UI.
  • Sensitive - The variable is not logged in the log file and it is hidded on Liquit Workspace UI.
  • Current variable sensitivity - In case of an already existing variable, it takes its already configured sensitivity.
Trim value Removes all whitespace from the front, end or both.
Append to existing value (if it exists) It 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