Open Program/File  - Examples             How to use?

Example 1: To open Notepad.exe.

1. Open the Task Editor from Tools -> Task Editor.
2. Double click on the 'Open Program/File' command.
3. Type 'notepad.exe' in the Program/File path.
4. Click on 'Save' button.
5. Optionally if you want to open a text file (for e.g. C:\mynotes.txt) using Notepad then specify the path of the file in Parameters text box.

Example 2: Run a batch file from Automation Anywhere.

1. Open the Task Editor from Tools -> Task Editor.
2. Double click on the 'Open Program/File' command.
3. Type 'C:\My-Batch-File.bat' (the path of your batch file) in the Program/File path.
4. Click on 'Save' button.

Example 3: Open a word document from Automation Anywhere.

1. Open the Task Editor from Tools -> Task Editor.
2. Double click on the 'Open Program/File' command.
3. Type 'C:\My-Document.doc' (the path of your Word Document) in the Program/File path.
4. Click on 'Save' button.

Tip: Many times you record a task that opens application or files from desktop icons or Start Programs. You can optimize your task by identifying these actions in editor and replacing it with one single Open Program/File command.