Definition and Usage
Updates action parameters in Octoparse task steps. This command allows you to modify the content or configuration of specific actions within your Octoparse tasks programmatically.
Parameter Values
Input parameters
Parameter | Description | Required | Options / Notes |
Octoparse account | Select an access token obtained by "Log in to Octoparse" | Yes | Must be authenticated before using this action |
Task ID | Enter Octoparse task ID(s) to check (separate multiple IDs with ";") | Yes | Multiple task IDs can be specified using semicolon as separator |
Action ID | Enter an Octoparse task action ID | Yes | Identifies the specific action to be updated |
Update content | Enter the new text content for the action | Yes | The content that will replace the existing action parameters |
Error handling
Parameter Name | 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 doesn't produce any variables.
Using Variables in Conditions
Parameters marked with {x} icon support variable insertion. You can use previously defined variables in these fields by clicking on the {x} button and selecting the desired variable. This is particularly useful when you need to dynamically update task actions based on data obtained from previous steps in your workflow.
Notes
Before using this command, ensure you have successfully logged in to Octoparse using the "Log in to Octoparse" action.
The Task ID must be valid and accessible with your Octoparse account credentials.
The Action ID must correspond to an existing action within the specified task.
This command only updates the parameters of existing actions; it cannot create new actions or delete existing ones.
Make sure the update content follows the expected format for the specific action type being updated.