Checking if a software is running or not

[zordan]

Hi,

I would like to automate a macro under the condition that a certain software is not running. Basically I have a Java based software that shuts down every day at a random time between 2300 and 0300 EST. I would like Workspace Macro Pro to check whether this specific software is running (e.g., every 5 minutes) and, if not, run a specific macro to restart it. I made the macro to restart it but I don't know how to check every 5 minutes if the software is running or not.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

[forumsupport]

Hello,

If any window remains open when Java based software is running then in your macro that you have already created, insert 'If Window Does not Exists' command and inside If-Endif block put command to restart the application. You can set this macro to repeat after every 5 minutes using Repeat property under Properties window at bottom .

Alternatively, try using our advanced automation product, Automation Anywhere 5.5 that provides 'If Application running' or 'If Application not running' command to check if specific application on computer is running or not and you can take the action accordingly like start the application again using 'Open Program/File' command if application is not running. You can set this task to repeat after every 5 minutes by setting the repeat option, 'Repeat until I stop using Esc key' and set time between repeats as 5 minutes.

You can download free version of Automation Anywhere 5.5 from our website:
Automation Anywhere - The Leading Automation Software

Hope that helps.

[zordan]

thanks. i now have another issue: the macro does not work when I am logged off the VPS. is this normal?

[forumsupport]

Hello,

If you are using RDP, then with RDP it is a known issue with any automation software that when you minimize or close the window, it does not work as expected. Can you please try using VNC software(In place of RDP)?

With VNC, you can keep the VNC session minimized or closed and the macro would work as expected.

You can find VNC software from the following link:
RealVNC - Download VNC software