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Wait For Element

Wait until an element appears.

Web BrowserWaitForElementToExist

Overview

Wait For Element is a no-code automation step in the Web Browser 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. It is one of 369 commands you can drag into a workflow in the visual builder — no scripting required.

What it does

Wait until an element appears.

Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDefaultDescription
Browser instancevariable
RequiredbrowserName that identifies this browser session.
Selector typedropdown
CSS · XPath · ID · Name · Text
RequiredCSS
Selectorstring
RequiredElement selector (matches the selector type).
Example: #submit
Supports variables
Timeout (seconds)number
Required30
Example: 30
Supports variables

How to use Wait For Element

  1. 1

    Open AutoFlowRPA and drag the Wait For Element command from the Web Browser group onto the canvas.

  2. 2

    Set its parameters in the side panel — Wait For Element has 4 configurable field(s).

  3. 3

    Connect it into your workflow and press Run. Everything executes locally on your machine.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Wait For Element command do?

Wait until an element appears.

Which group does the Wait For Element command belong to?

Wait For Element is part of the Web Browser group. AutoFlowRPA ships with 369+ ready-made commands you can combine without code.

Does the Wait For Element command take any parameters?

Yes — Wait For Element has 4 configurable field(s), all editable in the visual node editor.

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