Run a Program
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You can Run a Program or Open a document and wait for it to close before the task execution continues.

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File Path
The path to the file to run or open.
Working Directory
The working directory to start the program in.
Arguments
Optional command parameters to send to the program.
Window Style
·    Changes the visibility option for the program that you run.
·    Normal – Shows the program in the style that it normally starts up with.
·    Hidden – Hides the program when running it.
·    Maximized – Maximizes the program when it runs.
·    Minimized – Minimizes the program when it runs.
Don’t run if another instance is running
Check this option if you want to prevent more than one instance to run.
Wait for exit
Wait for the program to exit before resuming task execution.
Wait Timeout
If you choose Wait for Exit you may want the wait to timeout if the program stops responding. When you select Wait Timeout you can specify the number of seconds to wait for termination before it continues with execution.
Run as User
If you need the program to run with specific security privileges supply the login credentials for the user.