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:
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.
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
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
Agent
It requires the Agent to be running.
Supported platforms
Platform
Supported
Web
No
Windows
Yes
macOS
Yes
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