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Start process
- 14 Nov 2024
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Start process
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The Start process action allows you to execute a file.
| General | |
|---|---|
| Type | Start 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:
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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 |
|---|
| 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 
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 |
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| 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 |
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