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
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TypeText |
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Figure 1.1
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Enables you to clear the characters that are already present in the field |
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Specify the hard-coded string or variable that needs to be entered in the specified field |
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Selection is based on the requirement |
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Gets auto-filled when the element that needs to be actioned is indicated |
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Specify the wait time for the activity to terminate the execution |
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Select the checkbox if you want to type the data in MSUI & MSAA framework |
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It contains the title of the required window |
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Displays the action that the activity performs in the workflow |
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Specify whether to continue executing the workflow if the activity fails |
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Define a Boolean to validate if the activity is completed successfully. |
InputType has multiple options to choose from. Once the InputType is changed, the InputValue changes correspondingly.
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
