UI Click
Click a control.
Overview
UI Click 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
Click a control.
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 | |
| Control type (optional) | string | Optional | Narrow the match to a UIA control type such as MenuItem, ListItem or Button. Combined with the Name this disambiguates pop-up / context-menu items. Example: MenuItem |
How to use UI Click
- 1
Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the UI Click command from the UI Automation group onto the canvas.
- 2
Set its parameters in the side panel — UI Click 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 Click command do?
Click a control.
Which group does the UI Click command belong to?
UI Click is part of the UI Automation group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.
Does the UI Click command take any parameters?
Yes — UI Click has 4 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.
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