MOUSE Select a drop-down option function

The MOUSE Select a drop-down option function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Mouse functionality to select a drop-down option.

For a full list of available functions, please read MOUSE functions.


Description

The MOUSE Select a drop-down option function allows you to select a drop-down option.


Setting it up

To use the MOUSE Select a drop-down option function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=select}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the MOUSE Select a drop-down option function
  2. Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
  3. On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
  4. From here you can select the MOUSE Select a drop-down option option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
WindowYesText-The window title
OptionYesSelect-The dropdown option to select

Output variables

This action does not produce output variables.


Errors

ErrorDescription
Window not foundThe window could not be found
Option not foundThe specified option is not available

Tips

  • Selects an option from a dropdown in a desktop application

Related functions

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