Type Text

This activity allows you to enter values into a field within a Java application.

Properties

INPUT

ClearAndType: Determines how text is entered into a field that already contains values.

True: Clears the existing data and types the new value.
False (default): Keeps the existing data and appends the new value

DelayAfter: It assists the user to add a delay before initiating subsequent activities in milliseconds. By default, it is set to “300” milliseconds. When the option is left blank, the delay will not be considered.

DelayBefore: It assists the user in adding a delay before starting the execution of the activities in milliseconds. By default, it is set to “200” milliseconds. When the option is left blank, the delay will not be considered.

DelayBetweenChar: It helps the user to add a delay between the characters of the input value in milliseconds. By default, it is set to “150” milliseconds. When the option is left blank, the delay will not be considered.

ExecuteBy: *Automatically populated after selecting the Active Application. It contains a set of attributes associated with the specific detected element.

Input String: *Specifies the input value in String datatype. You can either enter the value directly or use a string variable dynamically.

Send type: Specifies how the action is executed in the application during runtime. You can select one of the following options from the dropdown:

Normal: The bot types each character one by one.
Key as User: Simulates typing as if performed by a human.
Paste: The bot pastes the entire text at once using a copy-paste method.
Characters: Types the text character by character with controlled input speed.

WaitTime: It enables the user to introduce a delay before initiating subsequent activities in milliseconds. By default, it is set to 10000 milliseconds. Leaving the option blank will result in no delay being applied.

MISC

DisplayName: Displays the name of the activity. The activity name can be customized, which aids in troubleshooting.

SkipOnError: Specify the “Boolean” value as “True” or “False.”
True: Continue executing the workflow regardless of any errors thrown.
False: Halt the workflow if it encounters any errors.
None: If the option is left blank, the activity will, by default, behave as if “False” were chosen.

Version: It indicates the version of the feature being used.

Output

Result: It provides the ability to view the execution status of the activity. It returns values in “Boolean.”
True: Indicates that the activity has been executed successfully without any errors.
False: Indicates that the activity has been unsuccessful due to an unexpected error being thrown.

* Represents mandatory fields to execute the workflow.