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Move Mouse is autopopulating Mouse Position

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I am trying to enter variables in the Parameters screen of the Move Mouse action, but for some reason the parameters keep adjusting to my current mouse position. Once I add the variable, the textbox is updated to add on the mouse position as well. Screenshot 2023-03-21 102545.png

 

Is there something I am missing to NOT allow the automatic input in those fields?

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  • Kaif_Siddique Profile Picture
    2,108 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

    Hi @Shann ,

     

    Typing and adding flow variable in Position X and Y is annoying. I would suggest try to paste flow variables.

    Kaif_Siddique_1-1679428503337.png

     

    Here is a sample flow

    Kaif_Siddique_0-1679428168489.png

     

    If I have answered your question, please mark my post as Solved.

    If you like my response, please give it a Thumbs Up.

     

    Regards

    Kaif

  • cherbewa Profile Picture
    on at

    I have a similar issue with a desktop flow after run in edit mode.

    example: Move mouse is preset as shown.  I run the flow and realize I need to offset the mouse.  I either stop the flow or already have a stop in the flow.

    cherbewa_0-1692385447364.png

    I will move the mouse inside the trailing % to enter an offset, but as soon as I touch the keyboard, my variable is replaced with a fixed current mouse position.

    cherbewa_1-1692385806629.png

    This is acting like a CTRL+Shift is being held down.  I thought my keyboard had sticky keys but I'm having the same issue with a new keyboard.  This also happens when I'm at my office or remotely connected to my office, so this makes me think it's something in the flow.   I have done some diagnostics: clicking cancel to exit the move mouse window, then pressing any/all ctrl and shift keys does not resolve the issue.  However, with the window still open, if I press any ctrl or shift key, then exit and re-enter, I do not have this problem.

    Any suggestions on how to prevent this issue?  I'm ok with tapping a key, now that I know how to get around it, but it is a little annoying.

    Regards,  Bill.

     

     

  • Shann Profile Picture
    26 on at

    I ended up doing a workaround without needing to click the mouse in a specific location (Used the tool to find the text on the screen and click there), but I couldnt get it to work unless it was a variable I could copy and paste in like someone else suggested. 

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