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Set Text

Sets the text content of a Java UI element using the Java Access Bridge.

Common Properties​

  • Name - The custom name of the node.
  • Color - The custom color of the node.
  • Delay Before (sec) - Waits in seconds before executing the node.
  • Delay After (sec) - Waits in seconds after executing node.
  • Continue On Error - Automation will continue regardless of any error. The default value is false.
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If the ContinueOnError property is true, no error is caught when the project is executed, even if a Catch node is used.

Inputs​

  • Window Title - The title of the target window containing the Java application.
  • Window Handle - The handle (HWND) of the target window.
  • Full Path - The full path to the target element in the Java application's accessibility tree.
  • Text - The text content to set in the element.

Options​

  • Wait Timeout (sec) - The maximum time (in seconds) to wait for the element to become available. Default is 5 seconds.

Output​

This node does not produce any output values.

How It Works​

The Set Text node interacts with Java applications through the Java Access Bridge to set the text content of a UI element. When executed, the node:

  1. Waits for the specified Java context to become available based on the Window Title, Window Handle, and Full Path
  2. If the element is found, it retrieves the text content from the Text input
  3. Sets the text content of the element using SetTextContents
  4. If the element is not found or text setting fails, appropriate errors are thrown

Requirements​

  • Java Access Bridge must be enabled in the target Java application
  • The target Java application must be running and accessible
  • Valid Window Title, Window Handle, and Full Path to the target element
  • The target element must support text content modification

Error Handling​

The node will return specific errors in the following cases:

  • Element not found within the specified timeout period
  • Context text could not be changed (element doesn't support text modification)
  • General exceptions during execution

Usage Notes​

  • Ensure the Java Access Bridge is properly configured in your Java application
  • The Full Path should be obtained using Java accessibility tools or by inspecting the application's accessibility tree
  • The default timeout of 5 seconds can be adjusted based on application responsiveness
  • This node works with text input elements such as text fields and text areas
  • Not all elements support text modification; the node will fail if the element doesn't support this operation
  • The text content will completely replace any existing content in the element