Invoke Method names

[Mamata_Shee (MS)]

Where can I find all MethodName in Invoke Method activity:

[NIVED_NAMBIAR (NIVED N)]

Hi @Mamata_Shee
Check this

Invoke method Activity - properties -"Method Name"

Can any one please tell me how many types of ‘Method Name’ available in ‘Invoke method’ activity. I am unable to find on net. I am trying to add a string of data row ex: variable name ‘SampleDR’ - variable type DataRow to a DataTable. for which I am using ‘Invoke Method’ activity unable to understand which ‘Method Name’ I should provide? Please help me! Thanks in advance!

Thanks & Regards,
Nived N

[Mamata_Shee (MS)]

But here Method names are not given.

Thanks

[NIVED_NAMBIAR (NIVED N)]

Hi @Mamata_Shee
You can get methods names from the variable, for example when u need to interact with Datatable class/ or any other, there are many methods available,

DataTable In C#

Simmilary for the variable which u need to work with, you can check its corresponding methods and can utlised it here

[Mamata_Shee (MS)]

But I want to use file related method e.g. playing file, stop playing, storing audio file in a variable etc. How can I do that any suggestions?

Thanks

[jeevith (Jeevith Hegde, Ph.D.)]

Hi @Mamata_Shee,

The approach you can use is to go the the .net search website and search for your TargetObject.

In your case it is System.Media : .NET API browser | Microsoft Learn

System.Media contains three further classes. Each of these classes have their own methods. You choose the appropriate class to browse the available methods.

System.Media Namespace

This way you also get to read up a bunch of documentation on the method you are trying to use and learn more about the TargetObject Class as well.

SoundPlayer Class (System.Media)

You can repeat this for any TargetObject type to find the associated methods.

Another tip is I would avoid writing New System.Media as TargetObject Invoke Method activity. Instead create a variable for your TargetObject and call that variable in your InvokeMethod. This way you the InvokeMethod does not need to execute an expression.

If you felt this process was tedious, kindly vote on this feature request, where I have pinned down the exact pain point you are experiencing.

Suggested improvements to the Invoke Method activity

Hello, The new feature in for each loop where the datatype of the item is automatically parsed by assessing the iterable object is really helpful. In the past few months the Invoke Method activity has been a life-saver while having to perform different manipulations, however this activity in my view can be improved in 2 ways. Automatically populate available methods for the Target Object The Target Object datatype can be parsed and all the methods available for that datatype can be populat…

Hope this helps you and others