Connector level methods

Connector level methods manage the overall application, including starting and terminating it, setting its working directory, and retrieving information about the active window:

• CloseMainWindow: Closes the active application window.
• GetMainWindowHandle: Retrieves the handle ID of the active window.
• GetMainWindowTitle: Retrieves the title of the active window.
• SetWorkingDirectory: Defines the directory for all file operations within the application.
• Start: Launches the application.
• Terminate: Closes the application.

Window level methods

These methods interact with specific application windows to manipulate focus, capture data, and control window state:

• Focus: Activates a window that is inactive, minimized, or in the background.
• GetFields: Retrieves data from form fields on the screen. Configuration involves selecting form elements and updating their data types.
• GetScreenShot: Captures and returns a bitmap screenshot of the window.
• IsCreated: Returns a Boolean indicating if a window matches defined criteria.
• Maximize: Maximizes the window.
• Minimize: Minimizes the window.
• SendKeys: Simulates keystrokes on windows or web pages; allows configuring keys, delay, and whether to clear existing values.
• SetFields: Sets data in form fields after configuring the form elements and their data types.
• WaitForCreate: Sets a delay for window or page load, returning a Boolean indicating success.

Element level methods

Exposed when interacting with specific UI elements, these methods enable element-specific actions and validations:

• Click: Performs a click operation on the element.
• IsCreated: Checks if the element matches specified criteria, returning a Boolean.
• SendKeys: Sends keystrokes to the element with options for clearing existing text and setting typing delay.
• SetPassword: Securely inputs passwords into password fields using a secured string. It accepts the password securely and offers a fallback to using SendKeys if direct input fails.

Practical application for ServiceNow customers

These methods empower you to automate interactions with Windows applications in your RPA workflows, enabling tasks such as data entry, window management, and secure password handling. Proper configuration of form elements is essential for accurate data retrieval and input. Using the SetPassword method with secured strings enhances security when automating credential inputs. The ability to simulate keystrokes and control window focus and state ensures robust automation even in complex UI scenarios.