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Hotkey Trigger

Start the workflow on a global keyboard/mouse hotkey (e.g. Ctrl+Alt+R).

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Overview

Hotkey Trigger is a no-code automation step in the Triggers category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 1 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.

What it does

Start the workflow on a global keyboard/mouse hotkey (e.g. Ctrl+Alt+R).

Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDefaultDescription
Hotkeystring
Requiredctrl+alt+r
Example: ctrl+alt+r

How to use Hotkey Trigger

  1. 1

    Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Hotkey Trigger command from the Triggers group onto the canvas.

  2. 2

    Set its parameters in the side panel — Hotkey Trigger has 1 configurable field(s).

  3. 3

    Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Hotkey Trigger command do?

Start the workflow on a global keyboard/mouse hotkey (e.g. Ctrl+Alt+R).

Which group does the Hotkey Trigger command belong to?

Hotkey Trigger is part of the Triggers group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.

Does the Hotkey Trigger command take any parameters?

Yes — Hotkey Trigger has 1 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.

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