Problems with launching

[MariaKihlberg]

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

[Anonymous]

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

[TomBlackburn1]

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