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Click UI element in window

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Written by Sophie
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Definition and Usage

Click UI element in window allows you to click a button, link, or any other element in a window. This action simulates mouse interactions with UI elements in desktop applications or web browsers, enabling automation of user interface interactions.


Parameter Values

Input parameters

Parameter

Description

Possible Values

Required

Options / Notes

Element

Select or capture an element to operate on

-

Yes

Use the Capture button to select the target element

Advanced settings

Parameter

Description

Possible Values

Required

Options / Notes

Click mode

Choose whether to click or double-click

Single click, Double click

No

Default is Single click

Mouse button

Select the mouse button to trigger the click

Left, Right

No

Default is Left

Modifier key

Select a modifier key to hold during click

None, Ctrl, Shift, Alt

No

Default is None

Click position

Select specific position to click on element

Center of the element, Top left corner of the element, Bottom left corner of the element, Top right corner of the element, Bottom right corner of the element

No

Default is Center of the element

Horizontal offset (px)

Horizontal offset from the selected position in pixels

N/A

No

Default is 0

Vertical offset (px)

Vertical offset from the selected position in pixels

N/A

No

Default is 0

Wait after execution (s)

Wait for a specified number of seconds after the action is executed

N/A

No

Default is 1 second

Element timeout (s)

Wait time for element to appear (seconds)

N/A

No

Default is 20 seconds

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

This action doesn't produce any variables.


Using Variables in Conditions

Parameters with the {x} icon can accept variables from previous actions. You can insert variables by clicking on the field and selecting a variable from the dropdown menu. This is particularly useful when you need to dynamically select elements or configure click parameters based on previous action results.


Notes

  • Before using this command, ensure that the target application window is open and visible.

  • If the element cannot be found within the specified timeout period, the action will fail according to the configured error handling.

  • For web elements, ensure the page is fully loaded before attempting to click.

  • When using modifiers like Ctrl or Shift, be aware of the application's expected behavior with these combinations.

  • Horizontal and vertical offsets allow for fine-tuning the click position relative to the selected position on the element.

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