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I'm able to select UI elements of a desktop app and even populate text boxes however when trying to click on an element or sendkey {return} nothing happens. Does anyone know why I can't click on an element
Can you provide more details? What element are you trying to click on? What actions are you using to do it?
Hi @DGD
Few sugesstions which you can try:
1. Enable Simulate option in click UI Element action to see whether that works ?
2. If UI Element is a button, try using press button under UI Automation
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Hello @Nived_Nambiar Thank you for your message.Unfortunately this doesn't work. If the simulate option is selected it creates an error "Failed to simulate click, UI element does not support simulation. Disable the respective parameter in the action."Disabling simulation still doesn't click the element.I've also tried:Click UI element in windowSendkey {return} - as the element is already selected as default.Send mouse click (left)I tested this on several applications but it doesn't work.Do you have any suggestions on how to fix this please?Thanks
is UI element is dynamically changing?
Hi @Kaif_Siddique Thank you for wading in to help resolve this.No the UI element isn't changing.
Create a new flow and record the click steps only, then run the recorded flow.
let me know if this works.
Hi
I recorded the click in a new flow as suggested but unfortunately the element won't click.
Try to use the Sendkeys {Tab}{Return} from the last control.
Check this link for reference.
https://powerusers.microsoft.com/t5/Power-Automate-Desktop/Button-press-failed-Button-click-failed-in-Power-Automate/td-p/763595#:~:text=This%20issue%20i%20have%20faced,given%20in%20the%20below%20link.
Regards
Kaif
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