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In which situation can “idx” be used in a reliable selector?
A. When the exact n-th element in a static UI list is needed in the process
B. When the “idx” value is either 1 or 2
C. When the selectors of the elements in the application rarely change
D. When a dynamic selector is required
C is best option:
When the selectors of the elements in the application rarely change:
Using “idx” can be reliable if the selectors of the elements in the application rarely change. If the selectors remain stable over time, you can use “idx” along with other static attributes in the selector to identify the desired element. However, if the selectors frequently change, using “idx” may lead to selector failures.
Although idx are not recommended to be used in the selectors to ensure their stability, option A will be the much suitable option in this case.
Since you have a static UI list where the elements are always in the same order, you can use the idx attribute to target a specific element by specifying its position in the list. For example, if you need to interact with the third element in a list, you can use “idx=3” in the selector.
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I personally hardly use idx, only prefer it in case idx value doest chnage other wise i go for a static text which is visible on the element properties.
I would also go with A
The correct answer would be A i.e When the exact n-th element in a static UI list is needed in the process.
The “idx” selector is commonly used in test automation frameworks or tools to identify elements in a user interface (UI). It is used when you need to select a specific element based on its position or index in a list. The “idx” value corresponds to the index of the element in the list, starting from 1.
If you know the exact position of the element you want to interact with in a static list, you can use “idx” to reliably select it.
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There are situations during development when selectors are not getting extracted properly and usually in such scenarios idx is the attribute that gets selected when UiPath doesn’t find a reliable selector as required as per the best practices. I would go with Option A as it will be the exact element in a static UI and bot will can reliably interact with the required element.
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Option A looks more feasible…apart from
That
B even if it is 1 or 2 next day if any nee element comes it changes
C even if it is rare it does change so not feasible again
D it is already dynamic …never use idx with dynamic
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The reliable usage of “idx” in a selector depends on the specific scenario and the stability of the UI elements.
A. When the exact n-th element in a static UI list is needed in the process:
This can be a valid usage of “idx” if the UI list is static, meaning the order and number of elements do not change. In such cases, if you need to interact with a specific element based on its position, using “idx” can be reliable.
B. When the “idx” value is either 1 or 2:
This can also be a valid usage of “idx” if you know that the desired element will always be in either the first or second position. However, this approach may not be reliable if the position of the element changes or if there are multiple elements with the same position.
C. When the selectors of the elements in the application rarely change:
This option refers to the stability of the selectors rather than the usage of “idx.” If the selectors of the elements in the application rarely change, it generally implies that the selectors are reliable and can be used without relying heavily on “idx.”
D. When a dynamic selector is required:
Using “idx” may not be the best approach when a dynamic selector is required. Dynamic selectors typically involve attributes that change based on different conditions or user input. In such cases, it is recommended to use other reliable attributes in the selector instead of relying solely on “idx.”
Based on the above analysis, options A and B are more aligned with the reliable usage of “idx” in a selector.
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