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Zoom Edge

The Zoom Edge action changes the zoom setting of Microsoft Edge.

Tip: We recommend setting the zoom to 100% for Microsoft Edge when using this action.

Note: You must install the latest version of the Nintex RPA Chrome Extension on your Microsoft Edge browser (version 83 or higher) to use this action. See Nintex RPA Chrome Extension for instructions on how to install the extension.

Using the Zoom Edge action, you can:

Automate the zoom magnification of a web page that is open on a Microsoft Edge browser.
Choose to zoom in or zoom out of the web page.
Set a custom zoom setting.

Some examples of target applications for the Zoom Edge action by adding the action to a botflow are:

Setting the browser's zoom to 100%.
Zooming into a web page to get a better view of small text.
Zooming out of a web page to see the layout.

Add a Zoom Edge action to a botflow

To add a Zoom Edge action to a botflow:

Start Microsoft Edge and go to a website of your choice.

Note: The Zoom Edge action will only work if your browser tab is on a website.

Drag the Selector tool from the Build Pane Area to add new actions and edit existing actions. and drop it onto the Microsoft Edge browser title bar to display the Target Preview.
Select Zoom Edge from the Browser actions list.

The Action Builder window for Zoom Edge displays.

Set the Zoom Edge action setting.

Select the desired zoom setting from the Zoom drop-down list to apply to the Microsoft Edge browser window.

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.
Optionally, 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 Zoom Edge action to the botflow.

Zoom Edge Action field and button descriptions

Selector Tool and Build Pane

Field or button	Description
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: Windows Display Scale and layout set to 100% (Settings->System->Display). Windows Display Make text bigger set to 100% (Settings->Ease of Access->Display). You can use the Selector tool to do things such as: Click a button in an application. Send information to a web page or Windows application. Copy information from a web or Windows application. 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: Preview an acquired target element from a Windows application. Define how selected target elements are used in actions. Manage the Rules Required to locate a target and vary based on the targeted application. used to locate the target element. 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.
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

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:

Windows Display Scale and layout set to 100% (Settings->System->Display).
Windows Display Make text bigger set to 100% (Settings->Ease of Access->Display).

You can use the Selector tool to do things such as:

Click a button in an application.
Send information to a web page or Windows application.
Copy information from a web or Windows application.

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:

Preview an acquired target element from a Windows application.
Define how selected target elements are used in actions.
Manage the Rules Required to locate a target and vary based on the targeted application. used to locate the target element.

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.

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.

Zoom Edge Action Builder window

Field or button	Description
Zoom Edge Options/Settings	Select the desired zoom setting to apply to the Microsoft Edge browser window: In Out 400% 200% 150% 125% 100% (recommended) 75% 50% Custom Type a percent, use the up/down arrows to increase/decrease the numeric value, or use the Expression Builder to build the action settings using variables or other token values.
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: Click Rules from the Build Pane Area to add new actions and edit existing actions. or the Action Builder The Action Builder window provides access to the tools needed to create and modify Actions or instructions within a botflow. window. The Rules window displays the Rules available for the selected targeted application. Adjust the available rules as required. Click OK to save the Rules. Some targets provide no rules. Most targets provide at least the text of the target, such as 'Log in' for a log in screen action. Some targets provide a name to identify the target (a unique developer-defined control name). Some targets provide an ID (a unique identifier that locates an item based on how it appears in the target). All targets use the following rules: Ignore: Ignores the value of the selected rule. Exact Match: Uses an exact match when considering the value of the rule. Best Match: Uses a best match when considering the value of the rule and uses a variety of information to locate the target. Left Match: Uses leading characters when considering the value of the rule based on a specified number of leading characters. Right Match: Uses trailing characters when considering the value of the rule based on a specified number of trailing characters.
Preview	All actions created using the Selector Tool include a Preview of the targeted element.
Details	Use the Details window to access the available details for the selected target application. These details can be used by developers for troubleshooting. 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	Use the Timing Settings to customize the length of time in which your actions are executed. 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. Click Wait up to 1 sec. Open the Time drop-down list and select the required setting: Do not wait: Immediately attempts to execute the action and applies any error settings or rules. Wait up to: Waits up to one (1) second to execute the action per any configured rules. The time specified is the wait time prior to continuing the botflow. In the event of an application being unavailable, the action adheres to the error settings. Time units include numeric settings for seconds, minutes, and hours. Wait forever: Waits until the target application is in a ready state and applies any error settings or rules. Click X to close the drop-down list and save the setting.
Run error task	Use the run error task settings to assign what action you want the botflow to take when an error occurs. Click Run error task. Open the On Error drop-down list and select the required setting: Run error task: A botflow containing an error task automatically runs the error task in the event of an error. If the botflow does not contain an error task, the botflow stops in the event of an error. Stop on error: The botflow stops in the event of an error. Ignore errors: The action is skipped in the event of an error and the botflow attempts to execute the next action Click X to close the drop-down and save the setting.
Note	(Optional) Type a Note to document any special instructions or functionality.
Run Switch	The Run Switch toggle controls how Nintex RPA runs an action when adding or editing an action in a botflow. Run: To run the action automatically when you click OK, turn the toggle to Run. Don't Run: If you do not want to run the action automatically when you click OK, turn the toggle to Don't Run.
OK/Cancel	OK: Saves the action. Cancel Discards the action or any changes.