Execution

Output

The Output menu tab offers a comprehensive view of the results from executing the workflow. After a workflow is executed, the output is displayed below the workflow window, allowing users to review all messages, logs, and results generated during execution. This feature provides transparency into the process, helping users quickly assess the success of the workflow or identify any issues that need attention. It serves as an essential tool for troubleshooting and understanding the detailed execution flow of the automation.

Breakpoints

The Breakpoints option highlights and provides easy navigation to the activities where breakpoints have been set during workflow execution. Breakpoints allow users to pause the execution of the workflow at specific points to inspect variables, parameters, or system behavior. By clicking on this option, users can quickly identify the paused activities, enabling them to step through the workflow for in-depth debugging. This feature is particularly useful for debugging complex workflows where tracking execution step by step is necessary for pinpointing issues. Users can easily jump between breakpoints for a more efficient debugging process.

Invoked Workflows

The Invoked Workflows section displays the details of any workflows that are being invoked or called within the current workflow. If no invoked workflows are present, this section will be blank. This feature provides visibility into the broader workflow structure, especially in cases where workflows are designed to call other workflows as part of a modular, reusable automation strategy. It enables users to keep track of how multiple workflows are interconnected and to verify that invoked workflows are executing as expected. If there are any errors or unexpected results in the invoked workflows, users can quickly trace them to the source for further investigation.

Missing Activities

The Missing Activities section highlights any activities that are missing following an update or reinstallation of the Designer to a newer version. When users upgrade their Designer or install a new version, some activities may no longer be compatible, or their underlying functionality may have changed. This section alerts users when certain activities in the workflow are no longer available and are marked as “missing.” In some cases, the Designer will automatically reinstall these activities. However, if the missing activities have undergone changes in functionality or behavior with the update, users are prompted to review and update those activities to ensure they are aligned with the new version. This proactive feature helps ensure that workflows continue to operate correctly after updates and that any compatibility issues are addressed promptly.

Commented Activities

The Commented Activities option provides a way to temporarily disable certain activities in a workflow without deleting them. This is useful when a workflow contains activities that are not needed during a particular execution cycle but may be required later. Instead of removing these activities, users can right-click on them and select Comment to disable their execution while maintaining them in the workflow for future use. Commented activities are visually distinct in the workflow, making it easy for users to track which elements have been temporarily excluded. This feature is valuable for iterative development and testing, as it allows users to modify workflows quickly and easily without losing critical components for future iterations.