# RPA **URL:** https://forum.robotframework.org/c/rpa/29.md [Latest](https://forum.robotframework.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.robotframework.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the RPA category](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/about-the-rpa-category/54)
**Author:** [@René](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Ren%C3%A9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 April 2020 18:58 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/about-the-rpa-category/54 "2020-04-29T18:58:01Z")
Everything about Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with Robot Framework. https://robotframework.org/rpa/ --- ## [Missing super-useful functionalities? (live mode, record, execute from spreadsheet…)](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/missing-super-useful-functionalities-live-mode-record-execute-from-spreadsheet/8994)
**Author:** [@tobiasBora](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/tobiasBora)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [2 November 2025 16:24 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/missing-super-useful-functionalities-live-mode-record-execute-from-spreadsheet/8994 "2025-11-02T16:24:11Z")
I’m looking for a fully open source RPA, and robotframework seems fairly active… Yet it seems to miss a few must-have features (available in tagUi, but it has a much less active community) and I don’t know if I just me m… --- ## [RPA\_How to access a element which pesent in frame that doesnot having id or name anything](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/rpa-how-to-access-a-element-which-pesent-in-frame-that-doesnot-having-id-or-name-anything/7297)
**Author:** [@Surekha-tfs](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Surekha-tfs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 May 2024 04:41 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/rpa-how-to-access-a-element-which-pesent-in-frame-that-doesnot-having-id-or-name-anything/7297 "2024-05-16T04:41:04Z")
Hi All, i am automating desktop application using RPA.Desktop,RPA.Windows I am having few tabs I selected the that tabs by using names inside of that we have one frame and that frame have automation id inside of tha… --- ## [Code optimization advice](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/code-optimization-advice/8739)
**Author:** [@Swapneil](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Swapneil)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [16 April 2025 06:22 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/code-optimization-advice/8739 "2025-04-16T06:22:43Z")
So the below code iterates over a large number of rows. There are only few rows which might have radio button and few have a link that needs to be extended. Currently I am writing it this way. The issue is this piece of … --- ## [Set Global Timeout and Timeout in RPA.WINDOWS](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/set-global-timeout-and-timeout-in-rpa-windows/7439)
**Author:** [@segabinazzi](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/segabinazzi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 February 2025 05:04 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/set-global-timeout-and-timeout-in-rpa-windows/7439 "2025-02-08T05:04:40Z")
Good night friends! I am using rpa.windows to automate some desktop processes. When specifying a Timeout for Keyword Control Window or Set Global Timeout the test takes 180 seconds to break. Note in the log below that… --- ## [RPA locator not found the locator](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/rpa-locator-not-found-the-locator/7338)
**Author:** [@Arun750](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Arun750)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 October 2024 15:23 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/rpa-locator-not-found-the-locator/7338 "2024-10-16T15:23:11Z")
I wanted to automate Microsoft teams using RPA. I try to find element using accessibility insights for Windows. In robotframework using rpa.Windows library I try to find the element using Automation id. I got execption o… --- ## [Automating Desktop Application by using Robot Framework](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/automating-desktop-application-by-using-robot-framework/421)
**Author:** [@Robotuser](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Robotuser)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [30 September 2024 06:47 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/automating-desktop-application-by-using-robot-framework/421 "2024-09-30T06:47:51Z")
I am New to Automation testing and trying to automate a desktop application by using Robot framework /Keywords/SeleniumLibrary/Eclipse IDE. Which libraries i required to include other than SeleniumLibrary or any suggest… --- ## [RF script works running in cmd, but doesn't if try to run by using Jenkins](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/rf-script-works-running-in-cmd-but-doesnt-if-try-to-run-by-using-jenkins/7847)
**Author:** [@Ram-Bazamba](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Ram-Bazamba)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2024 19:49 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/rf-script-works-running-in-cmd-but-doesnt-if-try-to-run-by-using-jenkins/7847 "2024-09-26T19:49:49Z")
Hi, as mentioned in the headline, a short RF browser automation script works when running in cmd, but doesn’t if trying to run by using Jenkins. In cmd the automation works fine, means the browser opens physically and y… --- ## [How to verify if element exist in SAP GUI RoboSAPiens Library](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-verify-if-element-exist-in-sap-gui-robosapiens-library/7655)
**Author:** [@shirae-sys](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/shirae-sys)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [9 August 2024 09:46 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-verify-if-element-exist-in-sap-gui-robosapiens-library/7655 "2024-08-09T09:46:43Z")
Hi, I am trying to automate work in SAP GUI with RoboSAPiens library, but I’m having a blocker. I want to reset the interface before I run my GUI recording scripting. to have all the sub button being collapsed in ME23N … --- ## [How to check checkbox is checked](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-check-checkbox-is-checked/7210)
**Author:** [@bhala](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/bhala)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [20 June 2024 10:07 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-check-checkbox-is-checked/7210 "2024-06-20T10:07:35Z")
Hello, I am using rpa.windows to test my application(WPF) having some checkbox and not able to get checked state of checkbox. inspect.exe is showing Toggle.ToggleState: On (1) and LegacyIAccessible.DefaultAction: “Unch… --- ## [Check when element is not visible](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/check-when-element-is-not-visible/6397)
**Author:** [@StratoKyke](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/StratoKyke)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [13 April 2024 15:01 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/check-when-element-is-not-visible/6397 "2024-04-13T15:01:21Z")
Hi guys, I have a new question for you. How do I know when an item is no longer visible on the screen? it’s a web element but I can’t use a selenium or any web driver. I’m using rpa.windows to inspect the GUI and it … --- ## [How can I save text form fields so they are correct everywhere](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-can-i-save-text-form-fields-so-they-are-correct-everywhere/7031)
**Author:** [@SN\_LR](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/SN_LR)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 March 2024 12:46 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-can-i-save-text-form-fields-so-they-are-correct-everywhere/7031 "2024-03-19T12:46:33Z")
Hi, when I put long texts into a form using RPA.PDF.Set Input Fields, which are formatted to be multiline, this is not depicted as it should in any other browser than Firefox. However, I want to extend it, to work on al… --- ## [Robocorp moving away from Robot Framework towards Python and partnership with Sema4.ai](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robocorp-moving-away-from-robot-framework-towards-python-and-partnership-with-sema4-ai/6851)
**Author:** [@kimfaint](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/kimfaint)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 February 2024 13:30 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robocorp-moving-away-from-robot-framework-towards-python-and-partnership-with-sema4-ai/6851 "2024-02-16T13:30:29Z")
--- ## [Get struck using RPA.Excel.Application](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/get-struck-using-rpa-excel-application/6490)
**Author:** [@PaulYuanJ](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/PaulYuanJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [4 December 2023 00:50 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/get-struck-using-rpa-excel-application/6490 "2023-12-04T00:50:59Z")
Hi All, Have you ever encountered such problem: use RPA.Excel.Application to handle excel file (.xlsb), it gets struck while I use close\_document method. I have done many things before I close the workbook, such as cop… --- ## [How press Shortcut](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-press-shortcut/6463)
**Author:** [@StratoKyke](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/StratoKyke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 November 2023 13:37 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-press-shortcut/6463 "2023-11-13T13:37:19Z")
Hi everyone, I was wondering how it was possible to use shortcuts with Windows.RPA. I had thought this way: Send Keys keys={CTRL+A} But not work. There’s a way? I haven’t found anything about it, only with Seleniu… --- ## [Getting an error "ElementNotFound: Element not found with locator 'app-bar-86fcd49b-61a2-4701-b771-54728cd291fb'" when trying to access element using id for desktop teams application](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/getting-an-error-elementnotfound-element-not-found-with-locator-app-bar-86fcd49b-61a2-4701-b771-54728cd291fb-when-trying-to-access-element-using-id-for-desktop-teams-application/6069)
**Author:** [@testingguser](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/testingguser)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [27 October 2023 06:55 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/getting-an-error-elementnotfound-element-not-found-with-locator-app-bar-86fcd49b-61a2-4701-b771-54728cd291fb-when-trying-to-access-element-using-id-for-desktop-teams-application/6069 "2023-10-27T06:55:56Z")
below code is written to access teams desktop application found Automation id using accessibility insight tool But getting error "ElementNotFound: Element not found with locator ‘app-bar-86fcd49b-61a2-4701-b771-5… --- ## [Is can possibile integrate RF on C# code?](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/is-can-possibile-integrate-rf-on-c-code/6383)
**Author:** [@StratoKyke](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/StratoKyke)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2023 10:26 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/is-can-possibile-integrate-rf-on-c-code/6383 "2023-10-24T10:26:40Z")
In order to control the various RPAs created, I would like to be able to integrate RF into C# code. Is this possible? With python.NET is possibile integrate python on c# but when I run the .robot files the result is th… --- ## [How to resolve this error](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-resolve-this-error/3685)
**Author:** [@Reliance](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/Reliance)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [19 October 2023 21:09 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-resolve-this-error/3685 "2023-10-19T21:09:30Z")
Error: error Unable to activate Robocorp Code extension because python executable from RCC environment was not provided. – Most common reason is that the environment couldn’t be created due to network connectivity issu… --- ## [Re-using same node process](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/re-using-same-node-process/6345)
**Author:** [@m91](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/m91)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [14 October 2023 16:00 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/re-using-same-node-process/6345 "2023-10-14T16:00:23Z")
Hi all, I would like to run parallel tests using pabot and reusing the same node process but I don’t understand how to do it. I have a bash script where I run this command: pabot --processes $PROCESSES etc… How can I u… --- ## [Even if we installed rpaframework library, unable to Access keywords in rpaframework library](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/even-if-we-installed-rpaframework-library-unable-to-access-keywords-in-rpaframework-library/5951)
**Author:** [@raju](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/raju)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2023 12:09 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/even-if-we-installed-rpaframework-library-unable-to-access-keywords-in-rpaframework-library/5951 "2023-07-14T12:09:54Z")
--- ## [Robot Framework RPA meetup in Helsinki / Online](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robot-framework-rpa-meetup-in-helsinki-online/5913)
**Author:** [@MiikkaSolmela](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/MiikkaSolmela)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 July 2023 10:18 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/robot-framework-rpa-meetup-in-helsinki-online/5913 "2023-07-05T10:18:52Z")
Coming up this fall, a Robot Framework RPA meetup! Join the great talks in a relaxing environment on 7.9. We’re proud to have Siili Solutions and Robocorp as our event partners. :raised\_hands: Enroll now to secure you… --- ## [I can not use 'Take Screenshot' keyword](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/i-can-not-use-take-screenshot-keyword/5887)
**Author:** [@hrnaltnts](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/hrnaltnts)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [28 June 2023 13:39 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/i-can-not-use-take-screenshot-keyword/5887 "2023-06-28T13:39:44Z")
I have followed all steps in the guide but was not able to install RPA.Browser.Playwright for using Take Screenshot keyword, I need a full page screenshot looking only able to handle with this keyword. Anyone can help … --- ## [Manage broswer like a window](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/manage-broswer-like-a-window/5870)
**Author:** [@StratoKyke](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/StratoKyke)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [28 June 2023 08:51 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/manage-broswer-like-a-window/5870 "2023-06-28T08:51:44Z")
Hello everyone! As the title suggests, I would need to manage broswer processes already started (it is not possible to use selenium in any way). In OpenRPA it is possible, but I would prefer to use robot framework. I w… --- ## [Library for RPA: rpaframework](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/library-for-rpa-rpaframework/108)
**Author:** [@mikahanninen](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/mikahanninen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [6 April 2023 13:27 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/library-for-rpa-rpaframework/108 "2023-04-06T13:27:01Z")
I have started working in Robocorp at the beginning of the year as part of the RPA Framework team. Our target is to provide Robot Developers with wide set of libraries to implement their software robots. This has been … --- ## [Newbie question about RPA selenium click link](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/newbie-question-about-rpa-selenium-click-link/5177)
**Author:** [@pebbles](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/pebbles)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2023 22:12 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/newbie-question-about-rpa-selenium-click-link/5177 "2023-02-02T22:12:00Z")
Hey Everyone, This is my first post. I just started learning RPA, I did already automated some actions, but for the love of god I can’t figure out how to click a dynamically generated link. In few words, in this intra… --- ## [I written one python function for UIAutomator i want to test report via robot file how can i pass my python file for testing](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/i-written-one-python-function-for-uiautomator-i-want-to-test-report-via-robot-file-how-can-i-pass-my-python-file-for-testing/5189)
**Author:** [@harishnaitanwar](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/harishnaitanwar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 January 2023 06:19 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/i-written-one-python-function-for-uiautomator-i-want-to-test-report-via-robot-file-how-can-i-pass-my-python-file-for-testing/5189 "2023-01-19T06:19:51Z")
import uiautomator2 as u2 from time import sleep def chrome\_testing(): d=u2.connect() d.press(“home”) sleep(3) # d.press(“camera”) # sleep(3) # d(resourceId=“com.sec.android.app.camera:id/center\_button\_container”… --- ## [Docker and RPAs Desktop](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/docker-and-rpas-desktop/4703)
**Author:** [@PatrickZerbinatti](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/PatrickZerbinatti)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [23 September 2022 18:20 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/docker-and-rpas-desktop/4703 "2022-09-23T18:20:30Z")
Hello Guys, I think the most problematic RPA is always the Desktop one, so to solve one of the problems, the cost, I was thinking about to run it in a container docker. I know, I can’t simply configure a regular image li… --- ## [How to wait until the application is running](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-wait-until-the-application-is-running/4659)
**Author:** [@PatrickZerbinatti](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/PatrickZerbinatti)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2022 13:26 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/how-to-wait-until-the-application-is-running/4659 "2022-09-09T13:26:01Z")
Hello Guys, I’m trying to automate a Desktop App using RPA.Windows, and I’m using the following command: Windows Run PATH\_TO\_APP This works fine, the next step is to wait until the app is running to go to the scree… --- ## [Diferences between RPA.Desktop+RPA.Desktop.Windows and RPA.Windows](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/diferences-between-rpa-desktop-rpa-desktop-windows-and-rpa-windows/4623)
**Author:** [@PatrickZerbinatti](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/PatrickZerbinatti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [1 September 2022 02:27 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/diferences-between-rpa-desktop-rpa-desktop-windows-and-rpa-windows/4623 "2022-09-01T02:27:32Z")
Guys, I need to automate a desktop application, but I really want to use the less images as possible. But I find out that to use the “AutomationID” from Accessibility Insigts on RPA.Desktop, I need to add RPA.Desktop.Win… --- ## [Best tool for PrintScreen](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/best-tool-for-printscreen/4606)
**Author:** [@PatrickZerbinatti](https://forum.robotframework.org/u/PatrickZerbinatti)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [29 August 2022 19:48 UTC](https://forum.robotframework.org/t/best-tool-for-printscreen/4606 "2022-08-29T19:48:26Z")
Seems a little bit simple, but when we are talking about taking screenshots for Desktop RPAs a tool that helps are always good. So, what tool you guys use? Because I’m using the old Sikulix’s IDE or simply use the windo… [Next page](https://forum.robotframework.org/c/rpa/29.md?page=1)