PDF Element Selectors Not Validating Anymore

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Why PDF fields that were previously extracted successfully are now failing to extract?

Issue Description:

PDF fields that were previously extracted successfully are now failing to extract. Although the selectors are correctly identified in UiPath, they are not being validated or highlighted as expected.

Resolution Steps:

  1. Open UiExplorer

    • Launch UiPath’s UiExplorer tool to investigate and resolve the problem.

  2. Identify the Problematic Element

    • Locate the field in the PDF that is not being extracted, such as the Customer ID field.

  3. Explore the Selectors

    • Use UiExplorer to examine the selector attributes of the identified field.

  4. Check for the "Title" Attribute

    • Review the selector attributes and check for the "Title" attribute (e.g., it might appear as "AV PDF..." or other application-specific title text).

  5. Uncheck the "Title" Attribute

    • Deselect the 'Title' attribute in the selector attributes list. This adjustment makes the selector more dynamic and prevents reliance on the window title.

  6. Validate the Selector

    • Validate the modified selector. After the 'Title' attribute is unchecked, the field should now be correctly highlighted and validated.