SharePoint Workflow and starting EXE file

Question

I'd like to create a SharePoint 2010 workflow that calls and EXE file and waits for the file to execute and then perform some actions. I can't seem to find any references to calling and EXE file or any other program from a SharePoint Workflow. Can I accomplish this in Sharepoint Designer? If so, how?

Thanks.

Answer 1

I don't think it is possible to call an EXE file directly from a workflow. The closest thing supported by WF is communication with local services. However, it is complicated and definitely cannot be done in SharePoint Designer.

• Using Local Services in Workflows
• Workflow Services for Local Communication
• Using the HandleExternalEventActivity Activity
• Using the CallExternalMethodActivity Activity