Selectors types and uses

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Hii all devs
Explain about selectors and how to use in ui explorer give a idea about it
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@Arivu
selector is composed of several nodes and each node has one or more attributes associated with it. Modifications to the attributes can be done as required.

For example, if the title of the window is not constant, the value of the attribute can be changed to make it dynamic. This is done to correctly identify the target elements UiPath Studio wants to access.
for more info check this document its provide by UiPath

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Hi @Arivu

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@Arivu
A selector is a crucial component used to identify and interact with UI elements in automated workflows . It acts as an address that tells the automation where to find specific elements on the screen, ensuring accurate and efficient task execution

Please refer the threads and vedio

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Hi @Arivu

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Hie @Arivu
Here’s a brief summary of UiPath selectors :

  1. Definition:
  • Selectors are strings used to identify and interact with UI elements in automation workflows.
  1. Purpose:
  • To locate and interact with specific elements on a user interface, such as buttons, text fields, or images.
  1. Structure:
  • Selector Syntax: XML-based, often composed of attributes like id, name, class, and text.
  • Example: <wnd app='chrome.exe' cls='Chrome_WidgetWin_1' title='Google' />
  1. Types:
  • Absolute Selectors: Full path from root to element. Less resilient to UI changes.
  • Relative Selectors: Partial path or dynamic parts. More adaptable to UI changes.
  1. Attributes:
  • Static Attributes: Unchanging properties (e.g., id, name).
  • Dynamic Attributes: Properties that can change (e.g., text of a label).
  1. Best Practices:
  • Use wildcards (*, ?) for dynamic attributes.
  • Avoid using absolute selectors when possible.
  • Prefer reliable and consistent attributes (e.g., name over text).
  • Test selectors in UiExplorer to ensure accuracy.
  1. UiExplorer Tool:
  • Purpose: To create and validate selectors by examining the UI hierarchy and attributes.
  • Features: Shows the UI tree, attributes, and allows selector editing.
  1. Common Issues:
  • Selector Stability: Changes in the UI may require selector updates.
  • Performance: Complex selectors can impact execution speed.
  1. Debugging:
  • Use Highlight and Find functions to test selector functionality in real-time.
  • Adjust selector properties based on application behavior.

Cheers Happy Automation :grin:

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