Application Launcher

Component Type: Actuator (Subcategory: File System)

The ApplicationLauncher component can be used to run an external executable application. The application name is given to the plugin via an input port. A default application can be started via an incoming event. Togehter with the Keyboard- or RemoteKeyboard components, the ApplicationLauncher plugin can perform complex automation tasks, for example open Skype, choose a contact and make a call.

ApplicationLauncher plugin

Input Port Description

• filename [integer]: The filename of the application to be started (including path).

Event Listener Description

• launchNow: An incoming event on this port will start the (default or lastest received) application
• closeNow: An incoming event on this port will close the current application

Properties

• defaultApplication [string]: Full path and filename of the default application
• arguments [string]: the commandline arguments for the application
• workingDirectory [string]: the working directory for the application (. is used for home directory of the application)
• closeCmd [string]:Optional close cmd, e.g. if started cmd has forked processes (e.g. OSKA) use: taskkill.exe /IM "OSKA Keyboard.exe" /T
• autoLaunch [boolean]: Defines if the default application is automatically launched at startup
• autoClose [boolean]: Defines if the current application is closed when the model is stopped
• onlyByEvent [boolean]: If this property is set to true, incoming application files names will not be started immediately (only the launchNow event will start the application)