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Automation press a UI button but each time it uses Windows number like 3 or 4 for identifying the tab, but each time new application of open changed its position and power automation unable to press butt as its changed from windows 3 to 4.

 

PLEASE HELP HOW CAN I MANAGE TO CLICK THE MENTIONED UI TAB.

 

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  • Srini007 Profile Picture
    3,490 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

    Hi @hasan_rhs 

     

    What do you mean by changing the position from 3 to 4?

    Can you share the screenshot of the UI element and what changes?

    It will be helpful to understand the issue

     

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    If this reply answers your question or solves your issue, please ACCEPT AS SOLUTION

     

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  • Riyaz_riz11 Profile Picture
    4,219 Super User 2026 Season 2 on at

    Here you can try with edit the window main selector means parent selector need to be change .

     

    If works mark as solution 

    Regards,

    Riyaz

  • hasan_rhs Profile Picture
    2 on at

    @Srini007 

     

    The problem I am facing arises when attempting to automate a certain process within the Java application using Power Automate. When recording the process, Power Automate relies on the position number of the tab to identify and click on specific elements. However, this approach poses a challenge when I reopen the application at a later time.

    Each time I open the Java application, the number of tabs may vary, resulting in the previously recorded tab number being different from the current one. Consequently, Power Automate is unable to locate the intended button due to the discrepancy in tab numbering.

    This issue has proven to be quite problematic as it hinders the automation process and requires manual intervention every time the application is reopened.

    I am reaching out to seek your assistance in resolving this matter. If you have any insights or suggestions on how to overcome this challenge, I would greatly appreciate your guidance. It is essential for our workflow to ensure a seamless automation experience, and any assistance in this regard would be highly valued.

    Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response.

     

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  • Srini007 Profile Picture
    3,490 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at

    Hi @hasan_rhs 

     

    Instead of relaying on the windows numbering, you can find another selector with the name maybe, or any other unique selector to select, so that even if the tab number changes still it can identify

     

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    If this reply answers your question or solves your issue, please ACCEPT AS SOLUTION

     

    Thanks,

    Srini

  • Highboy Profile Picture
    1,187 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

    With the information, that you provided or lack of, it's not possible to help you.
    You need to be more specific.

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