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UI element recognition disable feature?

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I am trying to record my mouse movements to work on a costume program I developing. However, when I use the record feature in the power automate desktop, the UI elements recognition keeps lagging and moving the mouse in unwanted places, I know I can input each movement and click individually, but it will be quite tedious, and I wanted to ask if there is a way to disable the UI element recognition and just record my mouse movements and keystroke just in the exact behavior.

Please let me know.

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Deenuji_Loganathan_ 6,255 Moderator on at

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Whenever you utilize the recording feature, it automatically enables recognition, aiding users in identifying the correct elements when they are highlighted accurately. So you cannot disable it.

Is the custom program Windows-based or web-based? Did you maximize your custom app during the recording process?

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It is based on windows, but generally the recording takes very long to identify UI elements and some time moves the mouse to a different place. And Yes i tried maximizing window, and i tried multiple screen, single screen display.
Do you have any suggestions? I am currently learning how to use macro recorder along with phrase express as it does have this feature, and also allows for run as administration, which is another issue i faced with power automate.

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I suggest utilizing a single monitor screen for all Power Automate Desktop recording features. Additionally, ensure that when activating your recorder, your system permits PAD to utilize more CPU, memory, and disk resources. Failure to meet these requirements may result in performance issues.

Please verify that you have followed the Microsoft-recommended specifications outlined in the below link.
Prerequisites and limitations - Power Automate | Microsoft Learn

For macro recording, consider utilizing Excel's macro recorder options, which can then be invoked from Power Automate Desktop.

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Hi @mahdy9000 ,

If it takes more time try to use send keys tabs, that will works fast compare to ui.

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