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Get Value

Retrieves the value property of a UI element.

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​

  • Handle - The handle of the window containing the element.
  • Window Selector - The selector for identifying the target window.
  • Element Selector - The selector for identifying the target element.

Output​

  • Value - The value property of the element as a string.

How It Works​

The Get Value node retrieves the value property of a UI element. When executed, the node:

  1. Uses the Window Selector and Element Selector to locate the target element
  2. Retrieves the ValuePattern of the element
  3. Extracts the Value property from the pattern
  4. Sets the output variable "Value" to the element's value

Requirements​

  • The target element must support the ValuePattern interface
  • Both Window Selector and Element Selector are required to identify the target element

Error Handling​

The node will return specific errors in the following cases:

  • Empty or invalid Window Selector or Element Selector
  • Element not found
  • ValuePattern not supported by the element

Usage Notes​

  • This node works with elements that have a value property, such as text boxes, combo boxes, and sliders
  • The returned value is always a string, regardless of the element's actual value type
  • For elements with editable text, this returns the current text content
  • For elements like sliders, this returns the current numeric value as a string