Definition and Usage
This command moves the mouse cursor to hover over a specified UI element within a window. It allows automation of mouse hover actions that might be required to trigger certain UI behaviors, such as displaying dropdown menus, tooltips, or other hover-activated content.
Parameter Values
Input parameters
Parameter | Description | Possible Values | Required | Options / Notes |
Element | Select or capture an element to operate on | Any UI element | Yes | Use the Capture button to select a specific UI element |
Advanced settings
Parameter | Description | Possible Values | Required | Options / Notes |
Wait after execution (s) | Wait for a specified number of seconds after the action is executed | Numeric value | No | Default is 1 second |
Element timeout (s) | Wait time for element to appear (seconds) | Numeric value | 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
Fields marked with {x} icon support the use of variables. You can insert previously defined variables into these fields by clicking on the {x} button and selecting the desired variable. This is particularly useful when you need to dynamically determine wait times or element timeouts based on other factors in your workflow.
Notes
The hover action simulates a mouse hover without clicking on the element.
Before using this command, ensure that the target UI element is visible and accessible in the current window.
If the element is not found within the specified timeout period, the command will trigger the selected error handling option.
This command is useful for activating hover-sensitive UI components like dropdown menus, tooltips, or other interactive elements that respond to mouse hover events.