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Run Desktop Flow Step By Step From Middle (Not First) Step

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Hi,

 

When troubleshooting desktop flows, is it possible to run step-by-step but not start at the first step?

 

For longer flows with multiple steps it's tedious to run step-by-step all the way to the end or where you need.

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  • Deenuji_Loganathan_ Profile Picture
    6,255 Moderator on at

    @Carolina2 

    Please note that this option may not be available for all actions, such as those within a for-each loop. However, wherever it's enabled, you can select this option.

    Deenuji_0-1710498686487.png

    Additionally, click on the action numbers to insert breakpoints, allowing you to pause your bot step by step.


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    Deenuji Loganathan
    🤖Automation Evangelist
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  • VishnuReddy1997 Profile Picture
    2,656 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

    Hi @Carolina2 ,

     

    As mentioned by @Deenuji  you can click on Run Action By Action Button so it will one by one action in debug mode. At any point you wish to run without click click Run Button.

     

    Run.png

     

    Thanks,
    Vishnu Reddy

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  • Carolina2 Profile Picture
    16 on at

    Hi Vishu,

     

    Thanks for the reply.  I already know how to use Run Action By Action, but that button starts from the beginning.  I asked if this is possible but not start at the first step.  Is it possible?  

  • Carolina2 Profile Picture
    16 on at

    Hi Deenuji,

     

    Thank you for the reply, but I am looking for a way to Run Action-By-Action starting from the middle of the flow.  I believe the "Run from Here" in your picture will not run Action-By-Action.

  • VishnuReddy1997 Profile Picture
    2,656 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

    Hi @Carolina2 ,

     

    Before Clicking on Run from Here add a breakpoint to the below action  and the click on Run from here.So the flow will stop at a Breakpoin and  next when you click on Run Action by Action. The flow will run step by step.

     

    (Note:- if you got your solution you can mark as solution and gives kudos)

     

    Thanks & Regards

    Vishnu Reddy

  • Carolina2 Profile Picture
    16 on at

    I didn't understand before, sorry for my mistake.  Thanks to everyone.  

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    Deenuji_Loganathan_ Profile Picture
    6,255 Moderator on at

    @Carolina2 

    Please refer to the GIF below where we try to debug our bot action starting from line number 4. I've placed a breakpoint on the designated action.

    Then, by right-clicking on the specific action and selecting "run next action," we can debug each action sequentially as demonstrated below.

    Recording2024-03-15173023-ezgif.com-video-to-gif-converter.gif

     

    In case if you are not referring this as debugging action by action, please explain with some examples your expectation.

     


    Thanks,
    Deenuji Loganathan
    🤖 Automation Evangelist
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  • Carolina2 Profile Picture
    16 on at

    Hi Deenuji,

     

    Thanks so much for your patience and explanation.  I did not completely understand the meaning of your post before.  I understand now.  This solves my problem!

     

    I marked your post as the solution and gave kudos, really appreciate your help.

     

    Have a great day,

  • Deenuji_Loganathan_ Profile Picture
    6,255 Moderator on at

    @Carolina2 

    I'm delighted to know that my response has addressed your inquiries. Happy automation!


    Thanks,
    Deenuji Loganathan
    🤖 Automation Evangelist
    Deenuji - Follow me on LinkedIn

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