Definition and Usage
The update task command is used to modify or revise the details of a specific task. It allows users to make changes to attributes, such as due dates, assignments, status, or any other relevant information associated with the task. This command ensures that the information in the task is kept up-to-date and can be effectively managed within the workflow.
Note:
An Update task command must be used with an Octoparse Login command.
Types of data can be updated in an Octoparse task:
URL in the
Go To The Web PageactionText value from the
Enter TextactionText or URL list from the
Loop Itemaction
Parameters Values
Set parameters
Parameter | Description |
Account | Select an Octoparse account |
Task ID | Enter the Task ID for the target Octoparse task |
Action ID | Enter the Action ID of the target Octoparse action |
Value to update | Input the value to be updated in the target action of the specified Octoparse task |
💡 Tips: to obtain the Action ID, access your target task in Octoparse, select the target command, and copy it by clicking on the API button located next to the command name in the General settings.
Error handling
Parameter | Description |
When error occurs | Specify the action to proceed when an error occurs |
Example
The above workflow will initially (1) log into the designated Octoparse account and store the access token within the specified variable Octoparse_account, and (2) update action 2acn75gv4vx from the task 98fb381f-2086-b0a6-xxxx-6150a99d04d9 to the value www.octoparse.com.