"EXECUTE_COMMAND" Command
- Joseph Hamdan
Description: This command allows execution of an operating system-specific commands.
Usage Scenario: Suppose you want to print a message using echo command as can be done in the command line or powershell and store the message in a variable.
Procedure: Define your step and add 4 commands in the OS Native Command field.
Command Prompt:
Example (1): Typing a message using echo command
cmd or cmd.exe
/c
echo this is a test
Your step will look like this:
On execution, your result will look like this:
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Example (2): Retrieving the default username on Windows for dynamic file verification purposes. This can be done by adding the commands below. Note that this will send a value back, so Variable option should be picked on the command and a variable name provided.
cmd or cmd.exe
/c
echo %username%
Your step will look like this:
On execution, your result will look like this:
Windows Powershell
powershell.exe or powershell
echo this is a test
Your step will look like this:
On execution, your result will look like this:
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