

62 questions and answers

Q1 : Can I programmatically edit the input data and use the result?
It is possible to embed VBScript in WinActor scenarios. There is a function to bind variables in scenarios and variables in VBScript. ※ VBScript is a Windows scripting language created by imitating Visual Basic syntax.


Q2 : Will it work in a VM environment?
VM-specific restrictions, user rights restrictions, and security policy restrictions may affect logging and execution according to circumstances. In particular, the policy settings will vary according to the user environment, so before purchasing we recommend that you use the trial version to check it works.


Q3 : Not only IE but also Firefox and Chrome?
For Firefox and Chrome it is possible to respond by automation using image recognition and automation with specified coordinates. For IE other than the above, automation can be specified by the ID assigned to the button or input field


Q4 : Does WinDirector require admin privileges?
Administrator privileges The administrative privileges (admin rights) of the management server and robotic environment for operation are required for the organization responsible for creating and operating the manipulation robot environment. (management server)


Q5 : Is the working environment of PC possible? But can you use WinActor with a virtual machine if the operating system conditions are met?
It can work in the same way as a real terminal. Notes and related matters are as follows:
■Caution when using nodes that require window identification, such as image matching or emulation, make sure the virtual terminal does not have a screen saver or screen lock condition.
Starting Multiple Virtual Terminals If you can log into multiple virtual terminals at the same time, you can run WinActor simultaneously.
VM-specific restrictions, user rights restrictions, and security policy restrictions can affect logging and execution according to circumstances. In particular, the policy settings vary depending on the user environment, so before purchasing we recommend using the trial version to verify its functionality.
■Number of Licenses for Virtual Terminals One license is required for one Virtual Terminal.


Q6 : Do you have a scenario license renewal every time you renew your license?
There is no expiration date for scenarios created in the release version. It is also possible to open scenarios created in the trial version in the product version and remove the expiration date.


Q7 : Is there a maximum number of characters in a variable value?
it's 1024 characters


Q8 : Is there a feature to save variables?
Variable values changes can be saved to a CSV file using the library “01_WinActor Control” – “08_Debug” – “Debug: Save Variable Value”.


Q9 : In setting conditions, variables are compared with each other. But the comparison doesn't work properly.
WinActor's variable is set to a string. But in conditional expression setups, the handling of values stored in variables varies depending on the set comparison operator. Use “equal/not equal” when comparing as a string and “= / ≠” when comparing. is a numeric value


Q10 : You cannot select AdobeReader in Choose a recording application.
It is assumed that the window cannot be identified because AdobeReader is in protected mode. Please release the protection mode from the settings and try to identify the window.


Q11 : During screen saver (screen lock), robot operation stops. Is there a solution?
during screen saver (Screen lock) The window cannot be identified. When running situations where window identification is required, it is necessary to set up a screen saver. (Screen lock) does not start Or in an environment where you cannot disable screen saver, please cope with the following methods.
1. Execute the situation by connecting the remote desktop to the terminal where WinActor is installed.
2. Install WinActor on a virtual terminal such as VMWare or VertualBox and execute the situation on the virtual terminal.


Q12 : The Excel filter screen is unable to target. Please tell me how to solve the problem.
This is possible by specifying the target Excel as a window, changing to the following rules and saving the keyboard action by emulation.
– Window name: not specified
– Window class name: match: net ui tool window
– Process Name: Match: EXCEL.EXE
– Window size: not specified


Q13 : Is it possible to create a situation as well? “UI ID” in a system generated by Access?
You can't work with UI identifier types. It works for image identifier types. (image matching) and coordinate specification type (simulation mode)


Q14 : Is it possible to store web page values in tabular form?
possible in the library “Auto Save” -> “Determination of Table (IE)”


Q15 : Can I use “LotusNotes” mail for sending mail using image matching or simulation?
it is possible


Q16 : Is there a way to get all the data displayed in the drop down list on IE screen and save it in variables?
Use the “AutoSave Actions” – “Batch Receive List (IE)” library. This library writes to a file instead of directly storing it in a variable. Get data from the output file and store it in variables.


Q17 : With the library “Related Files” – “File List” – “Get List of Files (Filename)”, can all files stored in the specified folder be obtained in order?
can get all
Support for Japanese file names


Q18 : Even though the library setting “Excel Related” → “File Actions” → “Excel Actions (Overwrite and Close)” is set, the Excel window is not closed.
Use the “Window Associated” library → “Close Window”.


Q19 : Is it possible to continue Scenario B after Scenario A?
It is possible, please use the library “WinActor Controls” -> “Scenario Controls” -> “Scenario Go to”.


Q20 : Can I suppress manual input when executing WinActor?
Using the “WinActor Control” library → “Invalid Action Prevention Settings” → “Invalid Action Prevention (ON)”, the situation paused at the time when mouse movement was detected. or keyboard during the operation according to the situation


Q21 : In the “Excel Operations” node, when Eexcel is displayed, an item whose display width is “######” is obtained because it is “#######”.
Use the “Excel Associated” library → “Excel Actions (Get Values)” or “Excel Actions (Get Values 2)”.


Q22 : If you check the return key field in the “Send String” node, line breaks occur in unintended places.
Please try a scenario where you press the Enter key in the simulation without checking the return key in the “send string” node.


Q23 : Can I revoke the password given to the target file by WinActor?
You can use the “send string” node on the screen displayed when opening a file with a password set and entering a password to clear the password.


Q24 : Can I rename an Excel sheet?
Make the sheet name editable by using image matching and emulation and renaming the sheet in the “send string” node.


Q25 : Is it possible to “Perform processing when creating files in a specific folder”?
It is possible to monitor folders by reprocessing and create scenarios where file creation operations are branch conditions.


Question 26 : In various pictures Will you find a successful color or reason for more reasons?
Colors are relevant because matching is performed on pixel dyes.


Q27 : The browser (IE) cannot register in the target window settings for image matching.
IE “Protected Mode” may be enabled, check the WinActor Manual and verify that “Protected Mode” is not enabled.


Q28 : Image matching does not work depending on the operating environment. Is there a solution?
Please try to match the display of the PC created the scenario and the PC in use. ・ Decrease the “match rate” of the image matching feature.
