Power Automate can’t identify UI elements in WPF app with Telerik controls

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We’re trying to automate a desktop workflow for a Windows application built with WPF and Telerik controls (multiple forms, graphical controls, and navigation). When we attempt to spy/record or select UI elements in Power Automate, the tool fails to recognize the controls. This is blocking our PoC that’s planned to use Power Automate.

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Are there any supported approaches, configurations, or custom libraries that enable reliable identification of Telerik-based WPF controls in Power Automate? We’re specifically looking for a long‑term, localization‑friendly solution.

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We do not want to use OCR or coordinate‑based methods, as we need a durable solution that will hold up across UI changes and localization.

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Any guidance, best practices, or references would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Power Automate for desktop version:
Windows version/edition:
.NET / WPF runtime version:
Telerik UI for WPF version:
App run mode (standard/elevated), DPI scaling, multi‑monitor:

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eetuRobo 4,484 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

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Try with MSAA capturing mode. So when capturing UI element select the three dots and Capturing mode: MSAA

Also sometimes the "Recorder" can work

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AK-18021607-0 11 on at

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Thanks for your prompt response, I have tried this approach still not getting this is enabled. Screenshot attached

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Hi There,

Any other approaches or additional information on custom library to identify the elements ?

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Anil Kumar K

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Hi, You can use jscript injection to populate fields on web pages.

Refers to the doc Populate text fields and click on links using JavaScript - Power Automate | Microsoft Learn

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AK-18021607-0 11 on at

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As I mentioned, this is not a web application; we are working on a Windows-based application built with WPF and Telerik controls. Do you have an alternative approach to identify these elements?

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