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Automation Anywhere TeamAutomation Anywhere Team
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Pathfinder Community Monthly Flight Plan: September 2024Pathfinder News

Welcome to your one-stop hub for this month’s key Pathfinder Community news and featured events, content, forums, and more!📚Community Stories Never miss a beat—here are your can’t-miss updates from the Pathfinder Community this month: If you’ve missed our July Product Club on AI Agent Studio , get caught up on speed A360 Package Updates coming in Aug, 2024. New Skill Booster, New Badge: Delta Training for Automation 360 .33 Release ✨Stellar Contributor Spotlight Each month, we’re shining a light on a stellar member whose recent contributions are truly making a big impact in our community-driven ecosystem. Stefano (@Stefano 5934 ) Stefano has consistently made outstanding contributions to our community, providing invaluable assistance to those facing issues with Javascript function to get expected output . We express our sincere gratitude for his outstanding commitment and invaluable support. Thank you, Stefano! Highlighted SolutionsHow to reference multiple variables in javascript to

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Matt.StewartAutomation Anywhere Team
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Using the AIM Framework to Craft an Impactful Metrics Story

 Automators express the same challenge to me over and over—the hardest thing about running an automation program is proving the value of automations when the metrics at your disposal are simple and generic. Reporting to a management group that views cost savings as the only legitimate way to capture automation value is a common roadblock to expanding your use cases. As a former member of the CoE at PNC Bank, I know first-hand the difficulties of advocating for opportunities that would enable employees and improve morale but not necessarily directly generate revenue. More often than not, if it didn’t promise direct benefits like cost savings, cost avoidance, revenue generation, or cash flow, it would not be approved. As Automators, we must chip away at the mindset of “If we’re not saving money, what’s the point?” Because many times, there absolutely is a point!Now, as a member of the Automation Anywhere team focusing on evangelism and content strategy, I get excited to help people facin

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Working With Large Excel Datasets in a Bot

We’ve all been there: Someone in a business role asks, “Hey can you create one of your RPA bot things to automate validating data from one spreadsheet and writing data to another file?”. Without hesitation, most Automation Anywhere developers reply “Sure, that's easy”…only to subsequently receive a spreadsheet with 40,000+ records paired with a sudden sense of self-doubt questioning how easy this might actually be.Fortunately, automating with large Excel datasets doesn’t have to be something to make you question your bot building aptitude. In this article, we’ll take a look at 3 approaches for reading data from a large dataset and discuss the pro’s and con’s for each.ScenarioAs a part of our automation, we need to validate the zip code from an address and retrieve the corresponding city and state values to make sure they match up. Per USPS, there are nearly 42,000 Zip codes in the United States. (for those outside the United States - a zip code is a postal code that allows mail deliver

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Support Runs The Business | Insights on Dynamic Automation Support from Boston Scientific

Post this on your bulletin boards, put it in the company newsletter, send out a company-wide notice: Support runs the business. It doesn't matter how mature your program is or how talented your developers are—automations break; they just do. Bugs happen, applications update, whatever the variable may be; these things can upend even our most resilient automations. That is exactly why production support, especially proactive production support, is critical to keeping your business running smoothly and minimizing downtime. Good support enables your program to flourish. Good support ensures optimal customer satisfaction. Good support allows you to explore new technologies.In the six years since I became the first automator in Global Business Services (GBS) at Boston Scientific (BSC), helping to launch their official automation program, I've experienced ambitious growth and enlightening challenges. As a result, I've become a staunch champion of prioritizing a robust production support frame

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Working With the DLL Package

This is a guest post from Magdi Ramadan, a Senior RPA developer at Basserah company and contributor to Automation Anywhere's APeople. If you have an idea for a blog post or tutorial that you think would benefit the Automation Anywhere developer community, let us know at developer@automationanywhere.com. In this article, we will look at how to use the DLL Package with Automation360. First, let’s understand what DLLs are:A DLL file, acronym for Dynamic Link Library, is a kind of file that provides instructions/resources for other applications to execute. DLLs contain functions, classes, variables, and other resources that can be used by other applications/DLLs. This way, many applications may share and even operate concurrently on the capabilities written into a single DLL.Hands-on learning is always great, so let's create a simple DLL using Microsoft Visual Studio Community Edition.Step 1: Navigate to File > New > ProjectWe'll use a Class Library (.NET Framework)  Step 2: Paste t

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arjun.medaPathfinder Community Team
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New Skill Booster, New Badge: Delta Training for Automation 360 .33 Release

I’m thrilled to announce the launch of our Delta Training for the Automation 360 .33 Release, now available on Automation Anywhere University. This Skill Booster training series is designed to ensure you and your team stay ahead in the automation technology, empowering you to make the most of our latest tools and features.Delta Training for the Automation 360 .33 Release includes guided walkthroughs, real-world demonstrations, and hands-on exercises for many of the new features in this release. In about two to three hours, you'll gain the expertise needed to leverage these powerful updates. Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect:AI Agent Studio MasteryDiscover how to build intelligent applications effortlessly with the AI Agent Studio. This module addresses the challenges of generative AI model selection, data visibility, and response accuracy, ensuring your applications are smarter and more reliable.Rapid Development with GenAITransform your process documentation into efficient au

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Kate.ResslerPathfinder Community Team
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Introducing the 2024 Class of MVPs

We're thrilled to introduce 2024's Most Valuable Pathfinders (MVPs)! These incredible individuals are more than just experts in AI and automation—they're leaders, mentors, and true innovators who are driving change and sharing their knowledge with the global community. What is a Most Valuable Pathfinder (MVP)?The MVP title is awarded to dynamic leaders, innovators, and skilled practitioners in the field of AI-powered automation. Our MVPs are the backbone of the Pathfinder Community, consistently going above and beyond to mentor others, volunteer their time, and share innovative ideas that push the boundaries of what's possible with AI and automation. Their dedication and passion help shape the future of our industry. Introducing our new MVPsHelp us welcome our newest members to the MVP family. These individuals from around the world and across industries have demonstrated exceptional skills and a deep commitment to the AI and automation community. From India to Canada and from chocolat

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ChanduMohammadMost Valuable Pathfinder
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How to use API Tasks and OAuth Connections in Automation Success Platform

In this tutorial, we will build a use case titled 'User Lifecycle Management in Okta' by streamlining API tasks and OAuth connections using Automation Co-pilot.Use Case: User Lifecycle Management in OktaIn an organization, the IT support team frequently receives requests from users needing actions like 'Account Password Reset via Email' or 'User Unlock'. Typically, these requests require the support team to navigate through various applications and systems. For example, they may start by logging the request in the organization's ticketing system, such as ServiceNow, to track and manage the issue effectively. Later, they might access the relevant core applications (Okta) to execute the necessary tasks, such as unlocking a user account or initiating a password reset email.Once the support team has completed the required actions, they update the ticketing system to reflect the resolution and verify with the user before closing the ticket.However, this traditional workflow often results in

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Pathfinder Community Monthly Flight Plan: August 2024PATHFINDER NEWS

Welcome to your one-stop hub for this month’s key Pathfinder Community news and featured events, content, forums, and more!📚Community StoriesNever miss a beat—here are your can’t-miss updates from the Pathfinder Community this month: If you missed our June Dev Meetup on Connector Builder, get caught up to speed here [Replay + Recap] We revealed our top 5 features for the .33 Release - check them out! Check out what’s new in Bot Store to help you power your automations with generative AI!✨Stellar Contributor SpotlightEach month, we’re shining a light on a stellar member whose recent contributions are truly making a big impact in our community-driven ecosystem.Hemantha Pindra (@HemanthaPindra)RPA Developer, Magnoos Information SystemsHemantha has consistently made outstanding contributions to our community, providing invaluable assistance to those facing issues while running the bot, seeking guidance on Excel worksheet issues, AI sense recorder, and so on. We express our sincere gratitu

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arjun.medaPathfinder Community Team
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Lightning Fast API Package Development with Connector Builder | June Developer MeetupDeveloper Meetup

In the June Developer Meetup, Arjun Meda was joined by Vineet Pujari (Sr. Product Manager) and Vipulkumar Patel (Software Development Manager) to walk through developing API packages with Automation Anywhere’s Connector Builder.In this meeting recap, we’ll cover:Understanding Connector Builder Live demo build on crafting, publishing, and editing custom connectors (packages) Docs Portal Reference content Q&AYou can watch the full recording of the meeting here. What is Connector Builder?Launched in April this year, Connector Builder is a no-code API package development tool that enables developers to build custom connectors without having to know Java and use them in your automations. Why Connector Builder?If you’ve used the SDK, you know that building a package is not an easy job. You first need to understand the API, all the endpoints, what parameters go in and out, and what to expect from the response. Not to mention, manage the authentication information. All in, this usually tak

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Bot Lifecycle Management in Automation 360

This tutorial is a guest post from our Most Valuable Pathfinder Theertha K S, Technical Manager at Mindtree Limited. If you have an idea for a blog post or tutorial that you think would benefit the Automation Anywhere developer community, let us know at developer@automationanywhere.com.  Automation Anywhere platform supports separate development, testing, acceptance, and production environments for bots—and their dependencies. Bot Life Cycle Management (BLM) provides a framework for continuous testing and deployment of bots and dependencies in separate software development life cycle (SDLC) environments, allowing bots to seamlessly transition between lifecycle stages defined by the organization before they are released into production.Bot code files and their dependencies can be exported as a single package from one Control Room and imported into another Control Room. This export and import of files can be done in 2 possible ways:Manual mode Automated mode Before we learn how to do it

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Pathfinder Community Monthly Flight Plan: July 2024PATHFINDER NEWS

Welcome to your one-stop hub for this month’s key Pathfinder Community news and featured events, content, forums, and more!📚Community StoriesNever miss a beat—here are your can’t-miss updates from the Pathfinder Community this month: We’ve got a new section of the community thanks to contributions from community members! Check out Community Sparks 💡 where you will find innovative intelligent automation solutions and ideas, such as: Elevating Customer Support Automated Meeting Minutes with Intelligent Task Assignment Automated File Testing with User Authorization in Automation Anywhere Content Optimizing Logistics and Route Planning with the Open AI Generative AI Bot Store Package Streamlining Tech Talent Acquisition with GenAI Automation Check out the latest package updates from June 2024✨Stellar Contributor Spotlight Congratulations to our recent Automate the Universe Trifecta Awardees!  mandarB namy_11 Aditi Indoriya devendraautech DATTA.KOTHAMASU daniel.violetteThis socially

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arjun.medaPathfinder Community Team
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Leveraging Code Analysis and Debug tool to Improve and Optimize Your Automation Development

In our May Developer Meetup, we covered two highly valuable tools that should be incorporated into every automation development lifecycle: the Code Analysis and Debug tools. The interest and feedback from our live audience were undeniable, such that I felt compelled to create a permanent resource for those looking for information on these incredibly helpful tools.THE WHY BEHIND THE TOOLSWith an experienced automation team, why take the time to analyze and debug code?Paramount to building resilient, efficient automations is optimized code, free of errors that adheres to well-established and enforced best practices—think variable naming conventions, mandatory header comments, file paths, action maximums, etc. Every developer on your team, regardless of experience level, should be aligned on these practices to ensure a smooth development process and relieve maintenance burden down the line. Automation Anywhere’s Code Analysis and Debugging tools offer features for Automation Leads and Cit

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Successfully Scaling Automation at KeyBank

About KeyBank, Mike, and KristinKeyBank is in the top 20 largest banks in the US and has 18,000 employees. They offer a plethora of products you would expect a full-service bank to have: consumer, commercial, trade floors, real estate capital, AAA rated junk bonds, etc.Mike leads the Service Digitization group that oversees RPA, low-code solutions, IDP, and, as of this week, generative AI. He has a team of 40 who support business units across KeyBank.Kristin works on Mike’s team. She automates business processes for many lines of businesses including wealth and fraud. Kristin went to school for business administration and started in back office operations at KeyBank. When Automation Anywhere came into the picture at KeyBank, she was interested in the work being done and trained in their first class of citizen developers. She’s grown her skills to where she is today without having any formal technical background. Evolution of Automation & Service Digitization at KeyBank2017/2018KeyB

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Are You the Next MVP? Nominate Yourself for 2024’s Most Valuable Pathfinder

Calling all automation superstars! Nominations for 2024’s Most Valuable Pathfinders (MVPs) are now being accepted. If you’re looking to accelerate your career growth, this is the perfect opportunity.Should I nominate myself as an MVP?Ideal MVP candidates are:Advocates for Automation Anywhere Seeking leadership opportunities to advance their careers Influencing and expanding their automation programs with an innovative mindset Strong speakers and/or technical writers Active Automation Anywhere users with at least one year of experience on the Automation Success PlatformDoes that sound like you? If so, keep reading to discover all the benefits of becoming an MVP.Why become an MVP?Being an MVP is more than just a fancy title (although that doesn’t hurt). You’ll be in an elite community of visionary changemakers in intelligent automation.Some MVP perks include:Leadership, career, and personal development Direct engagement with Automation Anywhere executives Dedicated product feedback sessi

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Pathfinder Community Monthly Flight Plan: June 2024PATHFINDER NEWS

 Welcome to your one-stop hub for this month’s key Pathfinder Community news and featured events, content, forums, and more!📚Community Stories Never miss a beat—here are your can’t-miss updates from the Pathfinder Community this month:Discover, Learn, Connect: Don’t Miss Imagine 2024 Introducing Delta Training for Automation 360 .32 Release Conducting Annual Assessments for Your Automation Program✨Stellar Contributor Spotlight  Congratulations to our recent Automate the Universe Trifecta Awardees! jaye, Ganesh Bhat, Daiana Grimi, Sai1212, jayqb, Aditya 8515, Polyana 8891, Bapi 81, sim 8841,spandana 4141, J.Logan, rbkadiyam, Santhi 2720, pawara, Saqib 3486, Zaid Chougle, Nidhi.J5, Tamil Arasu10, Abhishek P92, ChanduMohammadThis socially shareable badge is earned when all three Automate the Universe challenges are completed.Don’t miss your chance to share your innovative automation ideas and earn your spot in the Trifecta Award circle!🚀Meet Your MVPs [M]ost [V]aluable [P]athfinders are

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arjun.medaPathfinder Community Team
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Introducing Delta Training for Automation 360 .32 Release

I’m excited to announce the launch of our Delta Training for the Automation 360 .32 Release, now available on Automation Anywhere University. This Skill Booster training series is designed to help you stay on the cutting edge of automation technology, ensuring that you and your team can maximize the capabilities of our latest tools and features.Delta Training for the Automation 360 .32 Release includes guided walkthroughs, real-world demonstrations, and hands-on exercises for many of the features in the release. In total, you’ll spend about two to three hours to complete the coursework. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can expect.Top 5 .32 Release Developer-Focused FeaturesDive into the five key updates that can streamline your development process. This course covers enhancements that not only improve the user experience but also boost the efficiency of creating and managing automations.Getting Started with Connector Builder and Generative RecorderGet hands-on with Connector Builde

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Kate.ResslerPathfinder Community Team
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Discover, Learn, Connect: Don’t Miss Imagine 2024

Get ready for innovation and inspiration to converge at Imagine 2024, June 11-12 at the Fairmont in Austin. Our community team is dedicated to creating a vibrant space for our customers to connect, learn, and expand their AI-powered automation skills and programs. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect. Hands-On Learning Dive deep into the practical applications of our tools with our hands-on learning sessions. These sessions are designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills to leverage cutting-edge technologies for real-world solutions.Sessions are limited to 48 hands-on participants, so register today! AI-Powered Document Automation: Get a hands-on experience with the transformative power of document automation with a detailed walkthrough of the Property Management Challenge. See how to process unstructured documents and web form data. How to Use Automation Co-Pilot, API Tasks with Amazon Bedrock: Discover how to harness intelligent automation and Generative AI to gain ma

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Conducting Annual Assessments for Your Automation Program

You schedule regular checkups for the health of yourself, your car, and your career ... is your automation program due for a checkup?Mission Control is your guide to accelerating program growth, and the first step is the assessment — a tool to help your team take a good look in the mirror. Assessing the progress and effectiveness of your automation initiatives can:Provide valuable insights into the current state of automation programs Identify areas for improvement Chart a course for future successAfter the assessment, we’ll recommend tailored Missions: targeted action plans with 10-15 actions to take to address a specific, urgent program growth area.This blog post is your definitive guide to conducting your Pathfinder Automation Program Self-Assessment. We’ll explore why it’s important and walk you through the steps of conducting the assessment as a team, as well as crafting your action plan afterward. Importance of Annual Assessments Regular assessments enable organizations to gauge

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The Use Case That Shifted Our Company DNA For Good

GEA Group started its automation journey four years ago, initially targeting what many may deem the “boring stuff”—antiquated processes that were ripe low-hanging fruit for optimization via automation. We started with finance, automating journal entries, invoicing, and goods received processes. While simple, these initial solutions helped prove the tangible benefits of automation by translating our vision into actual value, laying the groundwork for further business investment and future automation growth. To deliver on that promise of growth and return on investment, we needed to cast a wider net and onboard new functional areas with automation opportunities that would significantly shift the organization’s DNA and evoke a wave of innovation excitement. One such opportunity presented itself within the Operational Buying department, and after three months of careful process orchestration, the solution we designed went on to generate incredible impact beyond just hard cost savings.  THE

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Centralizing vs. Federating Your CoE: Insights from Boston Scientific’s Dylan Mahan

To centralize or to federate—this is a question that every automation program asks and re-asks at several points in its journey from start to hyperscale. As someone who has experience working within both models, I can honestly say there are valid benefits and drawbacks on each side. So, what will work best for you? Here are my thoughts...First, let’s briefly review the purpose and importance of a Center of Excellence (CoE). COE’S PURPOSEA CoE plays a pivotal role in an organization, defining the vision, strategy, and best practices for an automation program. While it may have a specific focus area, a CoE should not be confused with a business department. The CoE itself does not perform operational tasks but rather oversees best practice adherence, provides training and support to staff, and governs proper resource allocation. For a CoE to be successful, it must have a unwavering commitment to overcome obstacles along the journey!With that in mind, let’s explore the nuances of centraliz

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Pathfinder Community Monthly Flight Plan: May 2024PATHFINDER NEWS

Welcome to your one-stop hub for this month’s key Pathfinder Community news and featured events, content, forums, and more!📚Community StoriesWelcome to your one-stop hub for this month’s key Pathfinder Community news and featured events, content, forums, and more!Introducing Pathfinder: Your New Community & Learning Home Base: Hear directly from the Pathfinder Community Team’s product leader, Larkin.pm on enhancements coming to the Pathfinder University! Have you earned your badge for our new .31 release training? Get started on this Skill Booster here. 💥AI Activation AreaLet’s put AI to work! Here are our latest featured resources to help you integrate AI into your automation workflow:Insider Tips to Dip Your Toes into Automation with ChatGPT How to Automate Dynamic Applications with Generative Recorder in Automation Success Platform What’s New in the Automation Success Platform .32✨Automate the Universe SpotlightGet ready for an exciting journey into the world of automation! We

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Luke.KMost Valuable Pathfinder
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Insider Tips to Dip Your Toes into Automation with ChatGPT

As the owner of a consultancy providing intelligent automated solutions to clients, it weighs heavily on my shoulders to maximize client ROI and ensure the solutions we create solve problems in the most efficient way—both for us as developers and the client as the end user. We write, on average, 500 lines of code per automation for our automated solutions and have even written as much as 1,500 lines of code for a single, more complex automation. However, with generative AI tools now at our disposal, why not work smarter instead of harder? Many of my peers in the automation realm have yet to take the plunge with their first generative AI use case. And I completely understand the caution. But having become somewhat of a ChatGPT connoisseur, I’ve witnessed the smart, powerful, and just plain neat things this generative AI tool can accomplish. I want to share some of my insider tips and discoveries in hopes that they may put some of your hesitations at ease and inspire you to dip your toes

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arjun.medaPathfinder Community Team
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Elevate Your Skills with Delta Training for Automation 360 .31 ReleaseAutomation Anywhere University

 The .31 Release provides our Automation Anywhere user community with some amazing new features, and now we’ve got an all-new Skill Booster to help you put these features into action. After completing Delta Training for Automation 360 .31 Release, you’ll be able to effortlessly navigate these new capabilities, giving you the power to quickly build increasingly-impactful automations.This Skill Booster includes courses (and hands on exercises!) for many of the features in the release, and an assessment. In total, you’ll spend about two to three hours to complete the coursework. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can expect.Top 5 .31 Developer-Focused FeaturesThis course will give you a detailed overview of the five most impactful features of the .31 release. After completing this course, you'll have a solid understanding of the key enhancements and how they can improve your automation workflows.Getting started with Automation Co-Pilot for AutomatorsDive into the world of the Automation

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Introducing Pathfinder: Your New Community & Learning Home BaseNew Blog Series

 New blog series: Pathfinder Community & Learning Product Updates We're eager to give you a peek behind the curtain, showcasing the product and engineering efforts driving the creation of community and learning sites and features.In this blog series, Larkin Plaeger-McCollum, our Senior Director of Product Management for community and learning resources, along with other product and engineering leaders, will provide insights into recent launches, upcoming developments, and most importantly, the rationale behind the changes we're implementing.Please share your feedback in the comments and reach out to Larkin if you ever want to talk in more depth about our community and learning roadmap. We value your input and we’d love to hear from you! Mission Control, Bot Store, Pathfinder Community, Bot Games, Automation Anywhere University — if you recognize these names, but you find it hard to remember all of them, you’re not alone.Based on your input, we’re excited to share that Pathfinder is

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