SendTextData

This activity facilitates users in providing input text as a string to specified applications, supporting both desktop and web applications.

Properties

INPUT

ClearBeforeType: When this box is checked the bot clears the existing data in the application and types the given text. By default, this option will be un-checked. When left blank, the option will not be considered.

ClickBeforeType: When this box is checked the bot places the cursor on the visible application before initiating the execution of the activity. By default, this option will be un-checked. When left blank, the option will not be considered.

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

DelayBetweenChar: It assists the user to add a delay between the characters in milliseconds. The delay duration here is in milliseconds. By default, it is set to “300” milliseconds. When the option is left blank, the delay will not be considered.

EnsureValue: It indicates the user to ensure whether the value has been entered in the specified window. By default, It will be left unchecked. When the option is left blank, the delay will not be considered.

InputString:* Specify the text to be passed or set in the specified window. You have the option to either hardcode the values in the “String” variable or pass the values as “String” datatype. This parameter accepts values in “String” datatype.

SendType: Indicates to choose the dropdown value based on what pattern the text must be entered in the application.
Key_as_user: Enters the text as the human does.
Normal: Enters the text naturally as how bot functions.
Paste: Enters the text as in copy paste pattern.
Characters: Enters the text as character by character.

WindowTitle:* This parameter specifies to choose the applications from the list of active applications to where the text needs to be inputted. You have the option to either hardcode the values in the “String” variable or pass the values as “String” datatype. This parameter accepts values in “String” datatype.

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.

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

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.