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Start Process

Runs an executable file with or without arguments.

Common Properties​

  • Name - The custom name of the node.
  • Color - The custom color of the node.
  • Delay Before (sec) - Waits in seconds before executing the node.
  • Delay After (sec) - Waits in seconds after executing node.
  • Continue On Error - Automation will continue regardless of any error. The default value is false.
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If ContinueOnError property is true, no error is caught when the project is executed even if Catch node is used.

Input​

  • Executable Path - The path of the executable file to run.
  • Arguments - The arguments to pass to the executable.
  • Working Directory - The working directory to be used for the executable.
  • Custom Arguments - Custom additional arguments to pass to the executable.
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As an example, to convert the below curl command into a Start Process:

curl -X POST -H 'Authentication: Bearer <token>' https://example.com

The executable path should the full path of the curl command on the file system like /usr/bin/curl

The arguments must be every space separated value provided as an array of string e.g. msg.arguments=["-X", "POST, "-H", "'Authentication: Bearer <token>'", "https://example.com"]

Output​

  • Process ID - The ID of the process started.
  • Standard Output - Standard output of the executed process.

Options​

  • Background Process: If selected, node will not wait for the process to complete.