Open Window
AutomatR.Windows.Activities.OpenWindow
The "Open Window" activity in AutomatR allows you to display and bring focus to a designated window. This activity is useful for interacting with specific applications or processes on your Windows system.
Properties
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Input | |
| File Path | Enter the string containing the location of the application executable available on the local drive, along with the executable name (e.g., C:\programfiles\System32\excel.exe), to open the designated window. String variables containing the file path. |
| Misc | |
| Display Name | Provides a customizable name for the activity displayed in the workflow. The display name enhances clarity and organization within the automation project. String variables containing the desired display name. |
| Optional | |
| Delay | Specifies the amount of time (in seconds) to wait before executing the "Open Window" activity. This can be useful for handling synchronization issues. Integer variables containing the delay duration. Ex.: If the amount of time is 1000 milliseconds or 1 sec, i.e., 1. |
How to use:
- Drag and drop the "Open Window" activity onto the workflow.
- Configure the properties by specifying the delay, file path, and optionally customize the display name.
- Execute the workflow to open the designated window.
Example: Consider an example where the "Open Window" activity is used to open the Notepad application:
Open Window:
Display Name: "Open Notepad"
File Path: "C:\Windows\System32\notepad.exe"
Delay: 2
In this example, the activity opens the Notepad application after a delay of 2 seconds.