Classic vs. modern style application issue

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I am encountering an issue when trying to open an application with the modern style. It turns out that if I open it with the classic style, it works correctly, but if I open it with the modern style, it throws an error indicating that a parameter is missing. However, I cannot find this parameter anywhere. What could be happening?

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I encountered a parameter that, in the modern style, I am unsure how to make it work in modern style.

The image shows a workflow in UiPath Studio to open an application called "wholviva.exe I.V.A." with the properties pane specifying the working directory. (Captioned by AI)
The image shows a workflow in UiPath Studio to open an application called "wholviva.exe I.V.A." with the properties pane specifying the working directory. (Captioned by AI)1205×376 82.3 KB

In the modern style, it appears in the browser option; however, this application is a desktop one.

An automated task script is shown, with the instructions to open the Holistor application using a specific file path as an argument and then perform a click action on the 'Accept' button in a subsequent dialog. (Captioned by AI)
An automated task script is shown, with the instructions to open the Holistor application using a specific file path as an argument and then perform a click action on the 'Accept' button in a subsequent dialog. (Captioned by AI)417×533 43 KB

This is the image of the icon I use to access it from the desktop by double-clicking.

This image shows the properties window of a shortcut for an application called "IVA Registracion," detailing its destination path, startup location, shortcut key, and execution settings. (Captioned by AI)
This image shows the properties window of a shortcut for an application called "IVA Registracion," detailing its destination path, startup location, shortcut key, and execution settings. (Captioned by AI)323×504 54.5 KB

Additional information:
When I run the program using the Windows command:

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The system opens correctly. However, if I execute it through UiPath (in any way except the classic mode), it throws a “working directory error”.

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Launch the application and than spy by selector in use application browser activity

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@Matias_Clemente.Arg,

Use Start Processe activity with your argument before Use Application activity.

After Start Process activity, use Use Application/Browser activity and set Open Property to Never.

The image shows a workflow in an automation tool for opening Amazon's homepage in a Chrome browser, with a highlighted option to never resize the browser window. (Captioned by AI)
The image shows a workflow in an automation tool for opening Amazon's homepage in a Chrome browser, with a highlighted option to never resize the browser window. (Captioned by AI)1853×904 126 KB

This way the process will start with the desired argument and Use application/Browser activity will get the application to work on.

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Have you tried the Use Application browser activity without the “Argumentos de la aplicación”, you can just leave that option empty.

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Yes, I tried. That doesn’t work.

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sigo teniendo el mismo comportamiento.

The image depicts a UiPath workflow, highlighting the process of opening an application named "Holistor" and clicking an 'Accept' button within the application's interface. (Captioned by AI)
The image depicts a UiPath workflow, highlighting the process of opening an application named "Holistor" and clicking an 'Accept' button within the application's interface. (Captioned by AI)1002×746 92.5 KB

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Can you show us the packages versions that you are using from the Manage packages option? Maybe we can Update the UiAutomation Package and the system.activities in order to have a successful result

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Selector of Classic type:
wnd aaname=’ I.V.A. Registración • Holistor Estudios Contables Milenio*’ app=‘wholiva.exe’ cls=‘wholiva7c*’ title=’ I.V.A. Registración • Holistor Estudios Contables Milenio*’

Selector of Modern Type:
wnd aaname=’ I.V.A. Registración • Holistor Estudios Contables Milenio fer(’ app=‘wholiva.exe’ cls='wholiva7c’ title=’ I.V.A. Registración • Holistor Estudios Contables Milenio*’

existe una pequeña diferencia, reemplace y puse el mismo selector y sigue dando error.

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@Matias_Clemente.Arg ,

Try upgrading the package UiPath.System.Activities to latest possible version.

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Sorry, the response was left unsent, the same thing happened. It is updated but still gives that error.

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Hey there @Matias_Clemente.Arg :slight_smile:

Short one, I was trying to see what error were you getting and I cant find it on this thread - can you give me some light on it?

With “Start Process” the app should open, and the “Open Application - Abrir Hollistor” should change to an “Use Application” activity (similar to the old school attach window}

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Hello Ignasi, it’s a pleasure to greet you.
The issue is straightforward: in classic mode, it takes the working directory (as indicated in the shortcut on the desktop). However, in modern mode, it does not. In my opinion, it is not taking the “Start in” parameter.

When I run it in Classic mode, the system works, but in modern mode, it gives me an “incorrect directory error.”