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Go to web page

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Definition and Usage

This command opens a specified web page in the selected browser. It allows you to navigate to a URL using various browser options including built-in browsers and external browser applications.


Parameter Values

Input parameters

Parameter

Description

Possible Values

Required

Options / Notes

Browser

Select a browser type to operate on

Built-in browser, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, 360 Secure Browser, AdsPower, BitBrowser, SuperBrowser

Yes

Determines which browser will be used to open the URL

URL

Enter the URL to navigate to

Yes

Must be a valid URL format

Browser ID

Specify browser ID obtained from browser information

No

Used to identify a specific browser instance

Store web page into

Store the web page into a new variable

No

Creates a variable containing the web page object

Advanced settings

Parameter

Description

Possible Values

Required

Options / Notes

Wait for page to load

Set a wait time for the page to load

No

When checked, the command will wait for the page to fully load

Timeout (s)

Specify the amount of time (in seconds) to wait for the page to load

No

Only applicable when "Wait for page to load" is checked

On timeout

Select an action to perform after the timeout

Perform On error actions, Stop loading

No

Determines behavior when page load timeout is reached

Browser path

If no path is provided, the program will automatically find an installed browser to launch

No

Optional path to browser executable

Browser launch parameters

When launching the browser, you can pass some parameters to the browser to change its functionality and behavior

No

Example: "--incognito" for Chrome's incognito mode

Error handling

Parameter

Description

Throw error & stop

When an error occurs, the action will trigger an error and stop the execution of the entire app.

Retry command

If an error occurs, the action will retry the command in an attempt to resolve the issue and continue the process.

Ignore error & continue

When an error occurs, the action will be ignored, and the workflow will continue without interruption.

Variables produced

This action produces a web page variable that can be used in subsequent commands for web automation tasks.


Using Variables in Conditions

Parameters with {x} icons can accept variables created in previous steps. You can use variables for dynamic URL generation or to specify browser options based on runtime conditions. For example, you could use a variable to determine which URL to navigate to based on previous workflow steps.


Notes

  • Before using this command, ensure that the selected browser is installed on the system if using an external browser.

  • For the built-in browser option, no additional software installation is required.

  • If the URL is invalid or the network is unavailable, the command will trigger the specified error handling action.

  • Browser launch parameters must be compatible with the selected browser type; incorrect parameters may cause the browser to fail to launch properly.

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