# Run Workflow

The *Run Workflow* task lets the user integrate a workflow within a workflow. It works on the concept of a nested workflow. You can therefore execute multiple workflows within one workflow.

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1. First, we will drag-and-drop the *Run Workflow* object from the Toolbox. Right-click on the object’s header and select *Properties* from the context menu.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** This object is present only in the Workflow Tasks section of the Toolbox in a workflow designer.
{% endhint %}

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This will open the *Start Workflow Job Properties* window.

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*Path:* Browse the file path of the workflow that needs to be executed.

2. Select a file path from an existing workflow.

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3. Click *Next* and you will be taken to the *General Options* screen.
4. Once done, click *OK*, and the *Run Workflow* object will be configured.

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Note:** If you are using a project that contains workflows, you can simply drag-and-drop a .wfs document to the workflow designer and it will create a pre-configured *Run Workflow* object.
{% endhint %}

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With this, we conclude the configuration and working of the *Run Workflow* object in Astera.