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TypeText

When to use the TypeText activity

When it is required to enter data to a specific field in an application, TypeText activity is used.

Figure 1

Activity Name

Picture

TypeText

a

Technical Reference

Figure 1.1

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S.no

Description

1

Enables you to clear the characters that are already present in the field

2

Specify the hard-coded string or variable that needs to be entered in the specified field

3

 Selection is based on the requirement

4

Gets auto-filled when the element that needs to be actioned is indicated

5

Specify the wait time for the activity to terminate the execution

6

Select the checkbox if you want to type the data in MSUI & MSAA framework

7

It contains the title of the required window

8

Displays the action that the activity performs in the workflow

9

Specify whether to continue executing the workflow if the activity fails

10

Define a Boolean to validate if the activity is completed successfully.

t   InputType has multiple options to choose from. Once the InputType is changed, the InputValue changes correspondingly.

Illustration

Drag a TypeText activity and connect under the SelectItem activity to enter the recipient's mail address and using subsequent TypeText activities, enter the subject and the location of the meeting. 

  • Double-click the activity and click on the Spy symbol to open the SmartSpy window on the screen
  • Select the chosen window/application in which the element needs to be recorded
  • Spy/indicate the element in which the action needs to be performed and click Export to auto-fill the property details
  • In the InputString field, enter the input that needs to be entered into the corresponding field
  • Add the chosen wait time in the WaitTime field (WaitTime value is in Milliseconds.)

Figure 1.2

1.9

 

 

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v4.0.2