WINDOWS Test if a window exists function

The WINDOWS Test if a window exists function in RPA.

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This article describes the RPA Windows functionality to test if a window exists.

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


Description

The WINDOWS Test if a window exists function allows you to test if a window exists.


Setting it up

To use the WINDOWS Test if a window exists function, follow these instructions:

{{popups:rpas/add:action=window-exists}}

Once on a process map:

  1. Navigate to the process where you would like to add the WINDOWS Test if a window exists 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 WINDOWS Test if a window exists option
  5. Click "Add" once you are done

Input parameters

ParameterRequiredTypeDefaultDescription
WindowYesText-The window title to check
VariableYesText-Variable to store the result (true/false)

Output variables

VariableTypeDescription
VariableBooleanTrue if the window exists

Errors

This action does not produce specific errors.


Tips

  • Check if a window is open before trying to interact with it

Related functions

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