using AA to make control panel changes

[philkryder]

We often have a problem where JAVA updates cause users to exceed roaming profile sizes of 30meg.

I'd like to build an EXE to go into the windows control panel;
select Java;
unclick a box that says "store temporary files on this computer"
then delete all temp files
apply and OK exit.

I've recorded the actions;
but,
I'm afraid to deploy them since they use mouse moves and clicks, which I fear will be inaccurate for other users.

what would be a good way to attack this opportunity for automation?

[forumsupport]

Hello,

you can use Manage Windows Controls (MWC) directly. MWC allows you to directly access Windows UI objects like Text Box, Drop Down, List Box, Radio buttons and more. When you use MWC, not only your task is independent of screen coordinates and screen resolution, but it can also run in background.

Please find demo on Manage Windows Control (MWC) at,
http://www.tethyssolutions.com/MWC_Demo.html

Hope that helps.

[philkryder]

I've tried to use the manage windows controls -
but,
how do I find out which type of control is used in the CONTROL PANEL.

I've tried to use CLICK ON LINK, but, the command clicks on the first entry in control panel rather than JAVA.

I've tried to use Select Item By Text, but, it doesn CLICK on the control.

[forumsupport]

Hello,

Try using 'Select Item by Index' MWC option. Also, if possible can you please upload the screenshot so we can see the actual scenario and suggest other possible solutions.

[philkryder]

index wont work in general, because the number of items in the control panel can and will be different among different users.


why doesn't click on link with text of JAVA find the control of java?

What is the correct control TYPE for the items in the windows control panel?

[forumsupport]

Hello,

We need to see the actual scenario so can you please send the screenshot at, Automation Anywhere - Open A Support Case

[philkryder]

Originally Posted by forumsupport

Hello,

We need to see the actual scenario so can you please send the screenshot at, Automation Anywhere - Open A Support Case

I followed the link and filed the form, but,
I don't where I can attach a screen shot.

I have copied and pasted and made a PDF and ZIPPED it and attached it.
Phil

[philkryder]

I received an email from support.

I hope you have enough info to attack this issue.

It should apply to virtually ANY control panel item,
but,
you can download and install the most current JAVA version if you want to address the specific problem with the JAVA control panel.

Thanks!
Phil

[forumsupport]

Hello Phil,

Unfortunately, currently MWC does not support Java control. However, we have forwarded this requirement to product development team for future version of product. Thank you for your feedback.

To get around the issue, we can use keystrokes and Mouse Click command to work with Java controls.

[philkryder]

this isnt a java control.

it is the JAVA control panel in the WINDOWS control panel folder.

please look at your own control panel on your own windows machine.

Can you select any of the entries by clicking on them by TEXT.

for instance, try open the windows control panel and open the MOUSE control panel.

thanks
phil