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Conditions​

In VisualCron RPA, Conditions are logical checks that determine whether a task or job should proceed, branch, or terminate. They are part of the flow control mechanism and are essential for building intelligent, responsive automation workflows.

Conditions in the Workflow​

Conditions follow Triggers in the automation workflow for RPA jobs.

Trigger -> Condition -> Task -> Notification

Condition Details​

Conditions are grouped into condition sets, which include:

  • A description
  • One or more conditions
  • Actions based on whether conditions match or not (e.g., continue, exit, skip)

Each condition has:

  • A type (e.g., VisualCron, File, Folder, Process, Variable, .NET)
  • A description
  • A flag for whether it is active
  • Parameters specific to the condition type

Common Condition Types​

  • VisualCron: Checks internal values like task exit codes, task output, or whether a task/job is running.
  • File/Folder: Checks for existence, size, or modification time.
  • Process: Verifies if a specific process is running.
  • Variable: Compares values of defined variables.
  • .NET: Executes custom .NET logic for advanced scenarios.

Match Logic​

Conditions use match types to evaluate outcomes:

  • MatchAll: All conditions must be true to proceed.
  • MatchNone: If none are true, a fallback action is triggered.
  • MatchAny: If any condition is true, the associated action runs.

Example: If a task’s exit code is 0 (success), the next task continues. If not, the job exits or branches based on the defined action

You can define conditions in the Global > Conditions dialog within the VisualCron Client UI. Here's how:

Create a Condition Set​

Add a Condition within the Job​

Within the Job, navigate to Conditions > Add/Update Condition. This is where you define the logic that governs task execution.

Choose Condition Type​

Define Logic​