When using a wildcard (*) in the UiPath element selector, the screen keeps flickering

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When using a wildcard (*) in the UiPath element selector, the screen keeps flickering. Anyone can help? thanks

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@li.yu

Try using Ui Explorer for building the selector.

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Hi @li.yu

Screen flickering can occur when a wildcard (*) makes the selector too generic, causing UiPath to continuously search for matching elements. Use a more specific selector with stable attributes (like aaname, automationid, or idx where possible.) to improve targeting and reduce flickering.

Happy Automation

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thanks, yes, in UI Explorer, there is no problem, but when back to the select editor, it will flickering again.

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@li.yu

Delete that activity and close the studio.
reopen again and use the Uiexplorer to select and edit your selector.

Let me know if this works.
Happy Automation

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@li.yu

It could be due to some dynamic ui elements on the page so just get the selector from Ui Explorer and put directly in the activity property.

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Hi @li.yu,

Try using a Strict Selector and disable the Fuzzy Selector. The flickering could be caused by UiPath repeatedly searching for the target element when the selector is not specific enough.

Could you also share your selector?

Thanks