SetText

This activity allows you to set values in a specific field within a desktop-based application during runtime.

Properties

INPUT

Action_by:  Specifies the actions to be performed in the application during the execution. Select the actions from the drop-down.
Native: Action is performed by the bot and the details are entered character wise.
Human: Action is performed by a human
Paste: Action is performed by the bot and the details are entered in a copy paste format.

ClearAndType: Specifies to clear and type the text in the selected application if it already has values. By default, the value is False.
True, will clear the data in the existing field and enter the new value.
False, will not clear the existing data and the new value will get appended.

DelayAfter: 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.

DelayBefore: It assists the user in adding a delay before starting the execution of the activities. The delay duration here is 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. The delay duration here is in milliseconds. By default, it is set to “150” milliseconds. When the option is left blank, the delay will not be considered.

ExecuteBy:  Gets auto filled once the “Active Application” is selected. This contains the set of attributes for the specific spied element.

Text:* Specify the “Input” variable” which has stored the input values to be provided in the “SecureString”value. This field accepts only the variables in “SecureString” format.

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 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.

RESULT

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.