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Maria 4095
Maria 4095Customer
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Looking for suggestions on logging or Log to File error handling

Currently all of our bots write to log files in a central location on a file share server. These logs contain information about what steps a bot has performed and are used for troubleshooting. Sometimes bots fail after hours because the file share server is getting patched and the bot cannot access the log file. I don’t want an entire process to fail because the bot couldn’t write to the log. I could put each log to file action in a try catch, but it would be tedious to update existing bots and make the code very long. Fifty lines of code would become two hundred.We’ve considered other options, but they come with their own challenges:Log to database - same patching problem would occur Log to the local device - we currently have 14 bot running devices and it would be difficult to track down individual logs In Catch, check the box for “On error, continue with next action” - this would only work if each write to log action was in a try catch block. Otherwise if there is an application err

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24 days ago
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JLogan3o13Member
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Browser Automation Seems Unable to Capture Elements in Modal

I am just curious if anyone has encountered this before. I am currently converting a bot from using standard Recorder actions to using the Browser Automation package. Everything works as expected with the exception of capturing data from a pop-up modal window.The screenshot shows the Recorder way of capturing the table in the dialog box. The bot then runs through each row in the table and, if it meets certain criteria, downloads the associated PDF. This method works well.With the Browser Automation package, however I cannot seem to capture any of the elements. I have attempted by the full XPath, the ID, and the CS Selector, but no joy. I can capture nothing in the dialog box, whether the full table (what I am after) or just the “3 documents sent.” text at the top; they all return null. As a test, in the console of the page I can do something like document.getElementById(<text ID>).textContent; and I get what I would expect. However doing the same in Browser Automation:Execute Jav

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25 days ago
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shivam.prakash2588Partner
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How to download file uploaded to blob storage of A360

Hi,  I am working on a Automation co-pilot solution which starts with user uploading a file in form using ‘select a file’ element. I need this file to be available for further document processing. Since it is getting uploaded to BLOB how do i access or download it?

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Aaron.Gleason
25 days ago
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JuppeMember
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problem read json file if scandinavian letters included

Hello!If I use Scandinavian letters in dictionary. I cannot read JSON file. example letter ‘ä’ is problem. Log to file Encoding UTF8 is actually UTF-8 BOM and seems like AA only read UTF-8 JSON files.I fix this issue dirty way using notepad++ convert json file UTF-8 BOM => UTF-8 and JSON file can be read after. Can we get this work without external app use. Please.picture is just a example workbenchinput dic: key: ‘avain’ value ‘ääkkönen’  

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Aaron.Gleason
25 days ago
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sravan.aluvalaPartner
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Restart Azure WebApp using Rest API

Hi All, I have a requirement for restarting an Azure webapp using REST API calls. Has anyone worked on such solution before? Please let me share some information to start.

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Aaron.Gleason
25 days ago
Andoni
AndoniPartner
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Has someone fetched auto-login credentials from Azure Key Vault?

Hello, I’m using A360 v28 and doing some testing with Azure Key Vault. I can fetch standard credentials without any issue but I can’t fetch auto-login credentials. I have followed the (not very comprehensive) guideline from this link but they are far from explanatory Would appreciate some help if you know how to do this, Thanks!

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25 days ago
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lukeschofieldPartner
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Start bot from desktop shortcut?

Is there a simple way to deploy a bot on local device with a creator license without going via Control room and clicking ‘Run’?For example, can I click a desktop shortcut which will start bot on my device?

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25 days ago
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embitiousNew Member
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Unable to Start Task with Unattended Bot Runner (Autologin not Set)

Hi everyone. I am trying to run a task with an unattended Bot runner. However, I am unable to select the available bot runner since the status is depicted as “Autologin not set”. Here is what I did beforehand:1) Created a Task and put it in Public2) Created a Bot Runner User and assigned the following Roles: AAE_Basic, AAE_Locker Admin, AAE_Bot Migration Admin3) Assigned a Unattended Bot Runner License to the Bot Runner User4) Went to Administration → Settings → Devices → Auto Login Settings and followed this Guide: https://docs.automationanywhere.com/bundle/enterprise-v2019/page/enterprise-cloud/topics/control-room/administration/settings/cr-auto-login-settings.html5) Went to  Users and made sure that Auto Login Attributes from my Bot Runner is stated as “Can auto login”6) Went to Automation → Run Bot → Run Bot Now → Task → Next → Available Bot RunnersHowever now I can’t pick the Bot Runner since the status is “Autologin not set”.Did I miss something?Any advice would be helpful.Thank

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25 days ago
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ardraPartner
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Inquiry Regarding Migration Utility for Code from v20.17 to v33

Hi, seeking assistance in migrating  codebase from version 20.17 to version 33. Would you please let me know if there is any utility or tool available that can assist in this migration processThanks,Ardra 

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25 days ago
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Janis.JPartner
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Error Handler: Throw - Configuring custom error types

I’m looking to generate distinct error categories via the “Error Handler - Throw” action (e.g. Business Exceptions vs System Exceptions). “Error handler - Throw” seems to be built for this use case - there’s a dropdown where we can select error type. However I can’t find any options in the product or on the docs pages about how to add/manage error types. There’s only one option available originally (AllErrors). 

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25 days ago
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anushamanjunathPartner
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Getting error - "system administrative has set polices to prevent the installations"

HiIn Automation Anywhere 360, I downloaded the Bot Agent to connect my local device and attempted to install it. However, during the "Automation Anywhere Bot Agent - InstallShield Wizard" process, I selected "Only for me" and clicked install. I received an error message from the Windows Installer stating, "The system administrator has set policies to prevent this installation

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26 days ago
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Sonal30Partner
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Need help on Docusign package / api

Need help on Docusign package / api

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26 days ago
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Vinicius AmorimMember
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Export and import

In our DEV environment, we are generating the export of selected items, either via Control Room or API, always selecting the "Production label."However, when we import this into our homologation environment, we encounter dependency breaks. For example: • We have a parent task with 10 versions, and version 8 is set as Production• We generate the export using the Production Label • When importing into the homologation environment, we receive a dependency break error, referencing child tasks that are on version 10• Because of this, we understand that the Production label selection is not being respected, as it always carries forward the latest available version Is this the expected behavior, or are we doing something wrong in our procedure?

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26 days ago
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PushpiMember
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JSON

Hi, Can someone help me with the JSON. Here I do have a Text in JSON format . SO I need to extract the values in the node . This below text is my JSON Format…. { "feeds":[ { "id": 1090,"title": "Amsterdam Beaches","description": "It’s true that few people think of the Netherlands when planning a beach holiday. But whether you’re just visiting or lucky enough to call this iconic city home, there are plenty of great beaches to enjoy in Amsterdam","location": "Kloveniersburgwal 1, 1012 CW Amsterdam, Netherlands","lng": 0,"lat": 0,"userId": 3043,"name": "Ritu singh", 

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26 days ago
jayqb
Automate the Universe SME
jayqbAutomate the Universe SME
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Keystroke Slowness

Hey, Anyone experience a MASSIVE slowness when using keystrokes package recently? I noticed our bots are taking much longer to complete and I narrowed issue down to keystrokes they are just suddenly taking very long to input information into a input fields. There was no changes made to the bots and the setting is set to default 10ms, but before the information is populated it takes good 30 - 60 seconds + Thanks for the advise.J

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26 days ago
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JLogan3o13Member
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Interacting with embedded element on page

I am working on a bot that should be simple, but one part of it is giving me fits. The bot goes out to a public bank site like Chase.com, and downloads the Deposit Account Agreement. I have no problem with navigating to the site, or clicking the appropriate link (there are several arranged by date).   The issue comes in actually saving the PDF. Chrome's PDF viewer uses an embedded bar at the top, so I cannot click on the Download button. The recorder only captures the entire frame:  So this leaves me with a couple of questions. Number one, I am curious if anyone has ever dealt with downloading PDFs like this, and what your solution was for an embedded button. Secondly, I tried to do this via javascript, like so: var urls = document.getElementsByTagName('a'); for (var i = 0; i < urls.length; i++) {  if (urls[i].innerHTML.includes('Deposit Account Agreement')) {   if (urls[i].innerHTML.includes('11/14/2021')) {     urls[i].download = "file.pdf";

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27 days ago
DeLo
DeLoCustomer
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Control Room Login Direct without SSO?

We have OKTA / SSO configured. And works well. I’m trying to log in as another enabled internal Automation Anywhere service account user. Is it possible to log in without SSO? Bypass SSO and provide username and password for an internal account?Or is there a way to generate an API Key for that service account user without logging in as them? I’m trying to set up and account strictly for API access to Queues, WorkItems, etc… And don’t want it tied to a Developer or Admin account.

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DeLo
27 days ago
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PatwaryMember
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One Control Rooms Two Creators run different machine

Is there any problem if two bot creator users run different bots simultaneously on different client PCs from one control room.Could you please help me.

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27 days ago
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Jeff Cook HowmetCustomer
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Document Automation Excessive Export Time

We’re seeing excessively long wait times while exporting Document Automation. Today’s wait has been 6 hours and counting. Are other experiencing the same?Thanks!

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28 days ago
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raj121213Partner
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how to sort integer list in automation anywhere

i have one integer list in automation anywhere list object i want to sort this list element.

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Tamil Arasu10
Most Valuable Pathfinder
28 days ago
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UzumakiCustomer
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Adding images from my local desktop to excel

Hi,I need to add images from my local desktop to an excel file using automation anywhere. I tried to do this using the screen recorder and automating the clicks to insert an image, but this method is not very reliable because I am running this bot on a server that has a different version of excel than the one that I am building the bots on, therefore the UI does not align and the screen recorder does not work.I know that there exists a bot in the bot store that adds images from your local PC to an excel file, but this bot is also unreliable because you can not reliably resize the images without killing the image resolution and making the image unreadable.Does anyone know of any other alternate methods for adding an image file from your local PC to an excel file using AA?

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Tamil Arasu10
Most Valuable Pathfinder
28 days ago
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tayyabimtiaz1Partner
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How to copy a table from an email body and paste in excel

Hi all, I want to get only the table from an email body, not the other data, and paste it as a table in excel. How can i do that.

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Tamil Arasu10
Most Valuable Pathfinder
28 days ago
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Likhitha_08Partner
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Document automation -Learning Instance

Created a Learning Instance when I am uploading documents directly from Manage tab it is generating results but when I am giving input file through Data extraction task bot it was not extracting only forum fields but not extracting table Fields. I am using same Learning Instance. 

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Tamil Arasu10
Most Valuable Pathfinder
28 days ago
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samlopMember
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problem opening csv file

I am trying to open a csv file with the CSV/TXT package, but it does not open and there is no error, I already checked that the path is correct andI had already used this function before but it stopped working

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Tamil Arasu10
Most Valuable Pathfinder
28 days ago
Wolfie
WolfieCustomer
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How to access variables for my loop?

Hello!I am pulling invoices from PeopleSoft and saving them to a file folder. I’m using a cell range on an Excel spreadsheet that the bot opens. I want to loop through the cell range and use the values in certain cells to input onto a PeopleSoft form and then save the file according to another cell value.So, let’s pretend that the Excel file is Docpull and that the cell range I want is C3 to N10. Once, I start my loop, I will go to PeopleSoft Vouchers and enter the value of N3 first in the loop, do some stuff, and when ready to save, I’m saving the file named from the cell value in C3. Then I iterate to the next row.Please help! Thanks! 🐺 

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Wolfie
29 days ago
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