Set Text

Sets the text content of a UI element by sending keystrokes.

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.

info

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.
• Text - The text to set in the element.

How It Works

The Set Text node sets the text content of a UI element by sending keystrokes. When executed, the node:

1. Uses the Window Selector and Element Selector to locate the target element
2. Sends the specified text as keystrokes to the element with no delay between characters

Requirements

• Both Window Selector and Element Selector are required to identify the target element
• The target element must be able to receive text input (e.g., text boxes, input fields)

Error Handling

The node will return specific errors in the following cases:

• Empty or invalid Window Selector or Element Selector
• Element not found
• Element cannot receive text input

Usage Notes

• This node sends text as literal keystrokes to the element
• The element must have focus to receive the text input
• Consider using Set Focus node before this node if focus is not already set
• This approach works with most text input elements including text boxes, password fields, and rich text editors
• The text is sent character by character with no interval delay
• This node replaces the current content of the element with the new text
• For appending text rather than replacing, consider using Send Key node instead