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 The **Run** tab is used to execute an external batch file or program.  This is the most commonly used function of the WF_Exec tool. The **Run** tab is used to execute an external batch file or program.  This is the most commonly used function of the WF_Exec tool.
  
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   * Select (or enter) the full path to the batch file or program file to be executed.   * Select (or enter) the full path to the batch file or program file to be executed.
   * Enter any arguments (parameters) to be passed to the process being executed.   * Enter any arguments (parameters) to be passed to the process being executed.
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 The **Other Functions** tab can be used to start, stop, and restart Windows services.  This functionality should be used with caution since stopping a running Windows service could cause unintended issues. The **Other Functions** tab can be used to start, stop, and restart Windows services.  This functionality should be used with caution since stopping a running Windows service could cause unintended issues.
  
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   * Enter the name of the service to be affected.  This process is similar to using the Windows **net start** and **net stop** functions.   * Enter the name of the service to be affected.  This process is similar to using the Windows **net start** and **net stop** functions.
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 +=====Executing A Bizweaver Workflow=====
 +The **WF_Exec** Tool can also be used to call Bizweaver workflows. This process is normally handled by the **//[[bw:web_service_tool|WebServices 2]]//** Tool but there are some cases the WF Exec Tool is needed. 
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 +  * **Full Path**: This is the path to where Bizweaver Commander was installed.
 +    * C:\Program Files\Bizweaver\BizweaverCommander.exe
 +  * **Add arguments**: Enter the workflow ID to be executed.
 +    * ExecuteTask_NN where NN is the workflow ID* Add a space to add variables to be sent to the workflow to be executed 
 +    * If sending multiple variables add a space for each one
 +      * the receiving workflow should have the variables in lowercase of arg1,arg2, etc adding a number for every subsequent variable to be passed.
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 +====Execute Variables====
 +
 +^Name ^Description^
 +|Arguments|This indicates if there are any arguments that are being passed into an application|
 +|FullPath|This indicates the full path of the application or file you are accessing|
 +|FunctionType|This indicates what the application is doing (Run for run tab and Functions for Function tab )|
 +|WaitForExit|True or False if the wait for exit checkbox is selected|
 +|StepMessage|During a failure the reason for failure will be populated here|
 +|StepStatus|True or False|
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