Hover Mouse
The Hover Mouse action A feature that supplies the instructions in a botflow. hovers the mouse over a target, such as an application or browser page, for a specified amount of time. You can use this action to hover the mouse pointer above a specific element in your target.
Some examples of applications you can use as targets for the Hover Mouse action using the Selector tool are:
- Browser-based web applications.
- Controls that show another set of options.
- Menu commands and navigation.
Note: The Hover Mouse action can also be created in a Mouse Sequence using the Record Mouse tool.
Add a Hover Mouse action to a botflow
This example provides the steps necessary to add a Hover Mouse action to a botflow.
To add a Hover Mouse action to a botflow:
- Drag the Selector tool from the Build Pane Area to add new actions and edit existing actions. and drop it onto an application to display the Target Preview.
- Select Hover Mouse from the Mouse actions list.
- To set the Hover Mouse action settings, enter a numeric value to adjust the hover time.
- If needed, adjust the Rule settings to modify how Nintex RPA finds the application target.
- If needed, adjust the Run Error Task settings and Timing settings to fine tune how the action runs.
- View the action Details settings.
- If needed, adjust the Run Switch setting to create the action without running it.
- Optionally, add an action Note.
- Click OK to add the Hover Mouse action to the botflow.
The Action Builder window for Hover Mouse displays.
Hover Mouse action field and button descriptions
Field or button | Description |
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Selector Tool |
The Selector Tool allows you to choose the target element the botflow interacts with, such as a button, text field or check box. Ensure your machine's Windows Settings (Start Menu > Settings) are set as follows when using the Selector Tool:
You can use the Selector tool to do things such as:
Drag the Selector tool from the Task Pane Area to create and manage actions within a specific task. onto the desired application target An element within an application Nintex RPA interacts with, such as a button, text field, or checkbox. and choose the appropriate action from the Build Pane Area to add new actions and edit existing actions.. |
Build Pane |
The Build Pane displays after you select a targeted element in a Windows application. The Build Pane lets you:
Selected target elements display in the Build Pane with a list of actions supported by the targeted item. The Build Pane also displays how long the item has been targeted.
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Recent Target |
The most recent target may be accessed by clicking the Recent Target button to the right of the Selector.
This is useful when creating Excel, Emulator, and Web Table Targets allowing you to create new actions with existing targets. |
Field or button | Description |
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Hover Mouse Options/Settings |
General
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Rules |
Some actions have rules required to locate a target and vary based on the targeted application. Rules of a targeted application element are configured and saved with the action. The rules are then used to locate the proper targeted element, such as an Microsoft Excel workbook. To set the most common rules type:
The Rules window displays the Rules available for the selected targeted application.
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Preview | All actions created using the Selector Tool include a Preview of the targeted element. |
Details |
When directed by Nintex Support, click Details from the Preview Panel of the Action Builder. If needed, Nintex Support will supply additional information. |
Timing Settings |
Some actions have timing settings and vary based on the targeted application. The timing settings of a targeted application element are configured and saved with the action. The timing settings are then used to control when the action starts.
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Run error task |
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Note |
(Optional) Type a Note to document any special instructions or functionality.
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Run Switch |
The Run Switch toggle controls how Nintex RPA runs an action when adding or editing an action in a botflow.
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OK/Cancel | Click OK to save the action or click Cancel to discard the action or any changes. |