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sourceDocument: Australia Workflow Data Fabric
sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/integrate-applications

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    - australia

ft:locale :

    - en-US

ft:publication_title :

    - Australia Workflow Data Fabric

ft:clusterId :

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# Use the IsRunningFromStudio component

# Use the IsRunningFromStudio component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Determine whether a project is run by studio as part of an automation Workflow using the IsRunningFromStudio component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the IsRunningFromStudio component. For more
information about these properties, see [Properties of the Debug components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/01PydNkZa~w41IZKcXnVZw "Learn about the properties of the Debug components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesDebug.
2. Drag the IsRunningFromStudio component to the Design surface.
3. Connect the data and control ports of the IsRunningFromStudio component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Data Out | Returns True if a project is being run from the RPA Desktop Design Studio. Otherwise, it returns False. | Yes. To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of any other component. | No. Connecting the port is optional. |
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4. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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