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Task Process - .NET Code Execute​

The Process - .NET code execute Task is able to execute .NET code using languages C# or VB.NET.

You are able to use Variables wherever in the code and parameters. The output of the method is converted to string. The purposes of this Task could be many but you could use it to solve a specific problem for you (when no existing Task can do that for you).

The code is compiled in real time for each execution.

Credentials

To control a remote computer you may need to use a Credential. The Credential must match the user name and password of the user that you want to login for. Select a Credential in the combo box or click the Settings icon to open Manage credentials in order to add or edit Credentials.

Language

Select either C# or VB.NET language. The syntax editor and compile methods will alter depending on selected language.

Edit references..

Add/remove any dll that you want to use as a reference to make our code work or be more compact.

Code

In this text box you insert your code. It is important that:

  • The code exists in a class
  • That you use static/shared methods only

Any return value will be converted to a string.

Method selection

Select the method you want to use. After you have added new code please press "Refresh methods" button.

Compile

This button tests if the code can compile and will return a popup with error if not.

Refresh methods

This button compiles the codes and add all existing static methods into the method combo box.

Run

This button compiles and runs the code so you can test it.

Parameters

If the selected method contains any parameter can double click on the row to add your own parameter value.

Troubleshooting

An error occured: Could not find a part of the path 'local path to tmp file'

Try closing the application. Go to VisualCron installation folder. Right click on VisualCronClient.exe and select "Run as administrator". Then try again.