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Debugging

Debugging is a crucial phase in the development of automation workflows in AutomatR Studio. The process help you identify and resolve issues, verify the correctness of your automation, and ensure that your workflows function as expected. Here's a brief overview of debugging in AutomatR Studio:

  1. Debugging starts by placing breakpoints in your workflow. You can set breakpoints on specific activities by clicking on the activity and selecting the Toggle Breakpoint option from the Design tab.

  2. To initiate debugging, click the Debug button from the Execute tab or use the F5 shortcut key. This action launches your workflow in debug mode.

  3. Debug mode allows you to execute your workflow step by step. You can use controls like Step Into, Next Step, and Stop to navigate through activities.

  4. While debugging, you can inspect the values of variables by hovering over them or viewing them in the Locals panel. This helps you track data changes during execution.

  5. The Output panel, typically located at the bottom of the UI. By selecting the Debug option from the drop-down list you can view the information about the current execution, including the call stack, variables, and output messages.

  6. If an error occurs during debugging, the workflow will pause, and you can examine the error details in the Output and Error panels. Debugging allows you to pinpoint the exact location of errors.

  7. In some cases, you can edit variable values or expressions while debugging, allowing you to experiment with different scenarios.

Debugging is an iterative processes that you should perform continuously as you develop and maintain your automation workflows. Thorough effective debugging practice is essential for delivering reliable and error-free automation solutions.