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This article describes the RPA Browser functionality to wait for an element’s visibility to change.
For a full list of available functions, please read BROWSER functions.
Description
The BROWSER Wait for an element’s visibility to change function allows you to wait for an element’s visibility to change.
Setting it up
To use the BROWSER Wait for an element’s visibility to change function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=browser-visibility-change}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the BROWSER Wait for an element’s visibility to change function
- Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
- On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
- From here you can select the BROWSER Wait for an element’s visibility to change option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Element selector | Yes | Text | - | XPath, CSS, ID, or Name selector |
| Visibility | Yes | Select | Opposite | Wait for: Hidden, Visible, or Opposite (toggle) |
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
| Error | Description |
|---|---|
| Element not found | The element could not be found |
| Timeout | The visibility did not change within the timeout |
Tips
- Use Opposite to wait for the current visibility to toggle
- Useful for loading spinners and dynamic content