Create a Task

Create a new local automation task in Bot Studio

Click Add Task on the dashboard to open the Create Task dialog. Every new task starts with a default flow containing start and end blocks.

Bot Studio Create Task dialog with Task Name, Task Description, and Engine Version fields

Create Task Fields

FieldDescription
Task NameDisplay name for the task on the dashboard (e.g. Demo-Flow)
Task DescriptionShort description of what the automation does
Engine VersionBlock engine version for this task (e.g. 20) — determines which block versions are available

Steps

  1. Click Add Task on the dashboard (or the + icon in the toolbar)
  2. Enter a Task Name and Task Description
  3. Select the Engine Version from the dropdown
  4. Click Create

Studio opens the flow editor with a new tab containing default start and end blocks ready to configure.

Engine Version

The engine version controls which block implementations are loaded. Choose the version that matches your deployment target and agent environment. Newer engine versions include updated block capabilities.

Next Steps

Logged In Dashboard

Bot Studio dashboard after successful Orchestrator login

Organization Tasks

View and manage tasks synced from Bot Management Console

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