Definition and Usage
Automatically solve slider puzzle CAPTCHA by moving slider handle along the slider track to position the puzzle piece correctly. This command uses AI technology to calculate the correct distance to move the slider handle and can automatically complete the verification process.
Parameter Values
Input parameters
Parameter | Description | Possible Values | Required | Options / Notes |
AI engine | Please select the CAPTCHA engine you need to use. | Octoparse AI | Yes | Platform credits: $5. Cost per execution: $0.0028. |
Image source | Select the CAPTCHA image to be recognized | UI element, Web element | Yes |
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CAPTCHA puzzle type |
| Single-notch, Multi-notch | Yes | Select based on the type of slider puzzle |
Web page | Select a variable that contains the web page to work with |
| Yes | Required when Image source is set to "Web element" |
Background image | Select the background for the slider puzzle CAPTCHA |
| Yes | Use the Capture button to select the element |
Slider handle | Please select the slider handle |
| Yes | Use the Capture button to select the element |
Auto-complete verification | Check 'Auto-complete verification' to automatically solve the slider challenge. Otherwise, the command will only return the calculated slide distance |
| No | When unchecked, only the slide distance will be calculated |
Advanced settings
Parameter | Description | Required | Options / Notes |
Element timeout (s) | Wait time for element to appear (seconds) | Yes | Default is 20 seconds |
Fine-tune slide distance |
| No | Enable this option when the default calculation needs adjustment |
Offset (px) | When the calculated slide distance fails to solve the puzzle, fine-tune using an offset value. For example, if each slide is short by 3px, enter 3; if each slide exceeds by 4px, enter -4. | No | Only available when Fine-tune slide distance is enabled |
Error handling
Parameter Name | Description |
Throw error & stop | When an error occurs, the action will trigger an error and stop the execution of the entire app. |
Retry command | If an error occurs, the action will retry the command in an attempt to resolve the issue and continue the process. |
Ignore error & continue | When an error occurs, the action will be ignored, and the workflow will continue without interruption. |
Variables produced
Store slide distance into: Store the sliding distance in a new variable
Using Variables in Conditions
When you see {x} or a variable icon in the interface, it indicates that you can insert previously created variables into that field. Variables can be particularly useful when you need to dynamically determine the web page to work with or when you want to store and later use the calculated slide distance.
Notes
This command requires Octoparse AI credits to run.
Before using this command, ensure that both the background image and slider handle elements are properly visible on the page.
For best results, ensure that the selected elements accurately represent the slider puzzle components.
The command supports both single-notch and multi-notch slider puzzles. Choose the appropriate type for your specific CAPTCHA.
If the automatic solution fails, try enabling the "Fine-tune slide distance" option and adjust the offset value based on observed results.