UI Element Exists
Store whether a control exists in the window.
Overview
UI Element Exists is a no-code automation step in the UI Automation category of AutoFlowRPA. It performs its action in a single step when the workflow reaches it. You can configure 4 parameter(s) to control exactly how it behaves. This step runs on Windows. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.
What it does
Store whether a control exists in the window.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Window title (substring) | string | Optional | Leave blank to search the whole desktop (e.g. pop-up menu items and drop-downs that have no window of their own). Example: Calculator Supports variables | |
| Find control by | dropdownName · AutomationId · ControlType | Required | Name | |
| Control identifier | string | Required | Name / AutomationId / ControlType depending on 'Find by'. Example: OK Supports variables | |
| Store result in | variable | Required | Example: exists |
How to use UI Element Exists
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the UI Element Exists command from the UI Automation group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — UI Element Exists has 4 configurable field(s).
- 3
Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.
Frequently asked questions
What does the UI Element Exists command do?
Store whether a control exists in the window.
Which group does the UI Element Exists command belong to?
UI Element Exists is part of the UI Automation group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the UI Element Exists command take any parameters?
Yes — UI Element Exists has 4 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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