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Problems with launching

MariaKihlberg — Wed, 04 May 2016 13:18:00 GMT

Hi, I have an issue in launching an application. When using the normal 'symbol' to launch, there are two windows appearing (two processes running in task manager): one is a Windows command processor, and one is a Startup module for the application. I have tried different methods to launch the application, but have not been able to make both of these windows appear. Do you have any suggestions for what I could do? I have tried using a "double" navigate stage and launch both of the exe. files, I have tried using the "CommandLineParams" and none of these things work. Either, BP can't find the file that I'm referring to, or it opens only one of the windows. I have also tried using "Send keys" to open the window menu and searching for the application & opening it that way: this works succesfully, but I am not sure if this really can be considered as an 'approved' approach? In addition, I need to be attached to somethign when sending keys, so for now I have attached to Blue Prism before sending the keys. Any input on this topic is welcome. Best regards Maria

I am assuming by symbol you

Anonymous — Wed, 04 May 2016 13:47:00 GMT

I am assuming by symbol you are talking about Shortcuts. if that is the case you can use the bussines object called Utility -Environment and start process .remember to fill in inputs (Application and ARgument--> path to the location of shortcut)

I just realized(from your

Anonymous — Wed, 04 May 2016 13:50:00 GMT

I just realized(from your name ) we were in the same meeting and this question came up over there 🙂 let me know if you need more instructions .

Hi,

MariaKihlberg — Wed, 04 May 2016 16:07:00 GMT

Hi, Thank you for your reply! I tried using your proposed approach, but I get an error saying 'Could not execute code stage because exception thrown by code stage: The system cannot find the file specified"". To make sure that I understood it correctly: Under 'Application', I type the application name Under 'Arguments', I type the path to the location of the shortcut Is that correct? Best regards Maria

Hi,

MariaKihlberg — Wed, 04 May 2016 19:02:00 GMT

Hi, I managed to resolve the issue. Thank you very much for helping. Br Maria

Hi Maria,

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 18:51:00 GMT

Hi Maria, I have the same problem. how did you manage to resolve the issue? Hope that you can help. Br Paulina

the application input should

TomBlackburn1 — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 21:17:00 GMT

the application input should contain the path (C:\app.exe) arrguments should be blank -Tom

Hi Tom,

RohitMittal — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 21:51:00 GMT

Hi Tom, This is what i have used, but the application dont get launch.

Hi Tom,

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 12:14:00 GMT

Hi Tom, It doesn't work. I've got the following message: Could not execute code stage because exception thrown by code stage: The system cannot find the file specified. I'd like to open Excel file, which exists on my desktop. Paulina

To clarify, this is using the

TomBlackburn1 — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:36:00 GMT

To clarify, this is using the 'Utility - Environment' BO and the 'Start Process' action. To open an Excel file I would use the 'MS Excel VBO' - Tom

Ok. To clarify, my process

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 16:41:00 GMT

Ok. To clarify, my process consists of launching SAP system firstly, then exporting data from SAP to the Excel file and finally opening the Excel file and I have the problem with the last step. I've modeled everything in Business Object, so should I use 'MS Excel VBO' for this issue? If yes, which tab should I use from 'MS Excel VBO' ? I've tried to use Open Workbook tab, but I don't know what details should I set in data items: Application and Arguments. I would appreciate your answer. Paulina

Hi PK,

TomBlackburn1 — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 18:20:00 GMT

Hi PK, 1) Object = MS Excel VBO > Action = Create Instance, Input Enable Events = True, Output handle to data item called handle 2) Object = MS Excel VBO > Action = Show, Input handle = [handle] 3) Object = MS Excel VBO > Action = Open Workbook, Input handle = [handle] Input File name = ""C:\myexcelfile.xlsx"" - Tom