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Extract Data can only generate 21 rows

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Posted on by Masgandoz 6
ello, please help me fix this. I have recorded the extract data process from the web multiple times using a scroll-down flow, but the extracted table still only produces 21 rows, even though the page contains more than 75 tables. I’m really frustrated about this. Is there a solution?” 
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    Riyaz_riz11 Profile Picture
    Riyaz_riz11 4,150 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    Hi,
     

    Solution 1: Implement Proper Scroll and Wait Strategy

    The most likely issue is that your scrolling isn't giving enough time for new content to load. Try this approach:


    1. Use a Loop with Scroll and Wait:

      • Add a "Loop" action (set to a reasonable number like 10-20 iterations)

      • Inside the loop, add "Send keys" action with {End} or {PageDown} to scroll

      • Add "Wait" action for 3-5 seconds after each scroll

      • Add "Get details of web page" to check if new content loaded

      • Use conditional logic to break the loop when no new content appears



        •  

    2. JavaScript Scroll Method:

      • Use "Execute JavaScript function on web page" action

      • Script: window.scrollTo(0, document.body.scrollHeight);

      • Wait 3-5 seconds

      • Repeat this process multiple time  



      3.  

    Solution 2: Extract Data in Batches

    Instead of trying to get all data at once:


    1. Record Multiple Extraction Sessions:

      • Extract the first 20-25 items

      • Scroll down significantly

      • Extract the next batch

      • Continue until you've covered all content


        •  

    2. Combine Data:

      • Use "Merge datatables" action to combine all batches

      • Remove duplicates if necessary
     

    Solution 3: Alternative Approach with Browser Actions


    1. Use "Launch new Chrome" or "Launch new Edge"

    2. Navigate to the page manually first

    3. Use "Press key combination" actions:

      • Press Ctrl+End to go to bottom

      • Press Ctrl+Home to go to top

      • Then perform extraction
     
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    Regards,
    Riyaz
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    eetuRobo 4,522 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    Have you tested to run the action or did you determine that it only takes 21 rows in that Live web helper preview window? If so try to test the action to see if it actually gets all the rows but only gives 21 in that Extraction preview.

    If that's not the issue then does the page load more data when you scroll down? If so then open the Advanced settings and toggle on "Use paging" and give it the CSS selector that loads more items.


    So example in this site: Example4 - Continuous infinite scroll
     
    I get all the Project items with the Extract data from web page Live web helper.

    Then in the browsers Inspect tool (F12) I check what element is the one that activates the loading more items.


    Right click on that element and select Copy Selector

    Then in the Advanced Settings I paste it in to the CSS selector for next page of search result:


    In my demo I used first 5 pages to make the testing quicker but in your case change that to "All available"

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