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Execute a Workflow

Learn how to run and execute your automated workflows in Noema AI.

Overview​

Once your workflow is created and deployed, you can execute it manually, schedule it to run automatically, or trigger it based on events.

Execution Methods​

1. Manual Execution​

Run your workflow on-demand:

  1. Navigate to Workflows dashboard
  2. Select the workflow you want to run
  3. Click "Run Now"
  4. Provide any required input parameters
  5. Click "Execute"

2. Scheduled Execution​

Set up automatic recurring runs:

  1. Open your workflow settings
  2. Go to "Schedule" tab
  3. Define the schedule:
    • Daily at specific time
    • Weekly on certain days
    • Monthly intervals
    • Custom cron expressions
  4. Save the schedule

3. Event-Based Triggers​

Automatically run workflows when events occur:

  • File Upload: When a new file is uploaded to a specific location
  • API Webhook: When an external system sends a webhook
  • Database Change: When data is updated in your database
  • Time-Based: At specific times or intervals

Monitoring Execution​

Real-Time Monitoring​

While a workflow is running:

  • View current step being executed
  • See progress indicator
  • Monitor resource usage
  • Check for errors or warnings

Execution Status​

Track the status of your workflow runs:

  • Running: Currently in progress
  • Completed: Successfully finished
  • Failed: Encountered an error
  • Cancelled: Manually stopped

Managing Running Workflows​

Pause Execution​

Temporarily halt a running workflow:

  1. Select the running workflow
  2. Click "Pause"
  3. Resume when ready

Cancel Execution​

Stop a workflow that's no longer needed:

  1. Select the running workflow
  2. Click "Cancel"
  3. Confirm cancellation

Input Parameters​

When executing workflows, you may need to provide:

  • File Inputs: Upload documents or data files
  • Text Inputs: Provide specific values or configurations
  • API Keys: Authentication for external services
  • Options: Choose from predefined settings

Output and Results​

After execution completes:

  • View processed results
  • Download output files
  • Check execution logs
  • Review any warnings or errors

Batch Execution​

Process multiple items at once:

  1. Select "Batch Run" option
  2. Upload a list of inputs (CSV, JSON)
  3. Configure batch settings
  4. Execute for all items

Best Practices​

  • Test workflows with sample data first
  • Monitor initial runs closely
  • Set up alerts for failures
  • Use scheduling for regular tasks
  • Document execution procedures

Troubleshooting​

Common issues:

  • Workflow won't start: Check permissions and input validation
  • Execution fails: Review error logs and check data format
  • Slow performance: Optimize workflow steps or increase resources
  • Incomplete results: Verify all steps completed successfully

Next Steps​