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Set Value

Sets the value of a web element directly using JavaScript. This is faster than typing and bypasses input events, making it ideal for filling forms programmatically.

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 the node.
  • Continue On Error - Automation will continue regardless of any error. The default value is false.
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If Continue On Error property is true, no error is caught when the project is executed, even if the Catch node is used.

Input​

  • Browser ID - The browser session identifier from the Open Browser node.
  • Selector - The XPath or CSS selector to locate the input element.
  • Value - The value to set on the element via JavaScript.

Options​

  • Selector Type - Type of selector used:

    • XPath - Use XPath expression (default)
    • CSS - Use CSS selector

  • Wait Timeout (sec) - Maximum time to wait for the element to appear. Default is 5 seconds.

Examples​

Set Input Field Value​

Browser ID: {{browser_id}}
Selector: //input[@name='email']
Value: user@example.com

Set Multiple Values Quickly​

This is much faster than Type Text for bulk data entry:

Browser ID: {{browser_id}}
Selector: //input[@id='field1']
Value: {{data.field1}}

Set Hidden Input Value​

Browser ID: {{browser_id}}
Selector: //input[@type='hidden'][@name='token']
Value: abc123xyz789

Clear Field (Set Empty Value)​

Browser ID: {{browser_id}}
Selector: //input[@name='search']
Value: ""

Set Date Input​

Browser ID: {{browser_id}}
Selector: //input[@type='date']
Value: 2024-12-31

When to Use Set Value vs Type Text​

Use Set Value when:

  • Speed is important (bulk data entry)
  • Filling hidden fields
  • The website doesn't validate input events
  • Setting pre-formatted values (dates, numbers)

Use Type Text when:

  • Website validates keystroke events
  • Need to trigger onChange events
  • Bot detection is present
  • Human-like interaction is required

Tips​

  • Set Value is significantly faster than Type Text
  • Does not trigger input events (onChange, onKeyPress, etc.)
  • Works on hidden and disabled elements
  • Use empty string "" to clear a field
  • Combine with Click Element to trigger validation after setting value

Common Errors​

  • "Browser ID cannot be empty" - Connect to an Open Browser node
  • "Selector cannot be empty" - Provide an XPath or CSS selector
  • "Value cannot be empty" - Provide a value (use "" for empty string)
  • "Element not found within X seconds" - The element doesn't exist or takes longer to load
  • "Timeout cannot be empty" - Provide a timeout value