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Introduction

Welcome to the AutomationEdge RPA Plugins Guide​

Welcome to your comprehensive reference guide for Robotic Process Automation (RPA) plugins within AutomationEdge Process Studio! This documentation is tailored for a diverse audience, including new RPA developers, experienced automation engineers, and business analysts involved in configuring and deploying software robots.

Harness the Power of Intelligent Automation​

AutomationEdge Process Studio empowers our organization to achieve significant operational efficiencies, reduce manual errors, and free up valuable human resources for more strategic initiatives. It offers a user-friendly environment for building robust and reliable software robots that can automate a wide array of tasks across various applications.

The RPA plugins detailed in this guide are the cornerstone of our automation strategy, enabling us to:

  • Automate Diverse Applications: From modern web interfaces and desktop applications to legacy systems and Java-based tools.
  • Build Resilient Bots: Create automations that are dependable and can handle variations in application interfaces.
  • Achieve Automation Goals: Directly contribute to increased productivity, improved accuracy, and enhanced operational agility.

What You'll Find Inside​

This guide provides detailed reference information on the official RPA plugins available in AutomationEdge Process Studio, categorized by their primary automation approach:

  • GUI Automation Plugins:
    • Website Automation: For interacting with modern web applications, navigating pages, and manipulating web elements.
    • Desktop Application Automation: For automating tasks within Windows-based desktop applications.
    • Java Application Automation: Specialized plugins for interacting with Java-based application interfaces.
  • Web GUI Classic Plugins: Designed for automating websites using an older, yet effective, interaction approach, particularly useful for certain legacy web systems.
  • Surface Automation Plugins: Leveraging computer vision, these plugins enable image-based automation for scenarios where traditional object-based recognition is challenging, such as virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) or applications with non-standard controls.

Each plugin entry aims to provide:

  • Core Functionality: A clear description of what the plugin is designed to do.
  • Configuration Parameters: Detailed explanations of all settings and options.
  • Key Considerations: Important notes for effective and reliable implementation.

How to Use This Guide​

This documentation is primarily intended as a reference manual. Utilize the sidebar navigation or the search function to quickly locate information on specific AutomationEdge RPA plugins.

Whether you are looking to understand a particular plugin's capability, fine-tune its configuration, or explore the best approach for automating a specific application, this guide is your go-to resource.

We trust this documentation will be an invaluable asset as you leverage AutomationEdge Process Studio to build powerful and effective automations.