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Surface Set Value

Description

Surface Set Value enters text or data into a screen element identified through image recognition. Use this step when you need to type into input fields, text boxes, or other editable areas in remote or virtual environments — such as Citrix sessions — where standard UI object handles are not available. It locates the target element by matching a reference image, then performs the input action at a specified position (left, right, center, or a custom relative offset). This step is commonly used alongside Surface Click and Surface Get Value to build complete form-filling workflows on image-based screens.

Configurations

Field NameDescription
Step NameName of the step. This name has to be unique in a single workflow.
Match Pattern- Retrieve Single closest match: It searches for and retrieves a single closest match. If the image is not found or multiple matches are found, then it throws an error.
- Retrieve Multiple close matches: It searches for matching patterns and retrieves the closest matches.
- Retrieve All matches: It searches for and retrieves all matches (not below 50% or above 150% of the original size).
PositionChoose position o selected image to Set Value action.
LeftCenter left position of the image
RightCenter right position of the image
CenterCenter of image
CustomRelative position from the entire Image. It could be anywhere on the screen. If the relative position of the relative element to click is closer it is preferable.
Image IndexImage index is generated by the image locator of surface spy.
Timeout(in seconds)Specify a timeout in seconds to locate the image.
ImageDepicts the image with respect to which we need to Set Value.