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Overview

Element Selector helps you precisely identify and interact with web elements in your automation workflows.

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Key Features

  1. Selection Methods
    • Point and click
    • CSS selectors
    • XPath selection
    • Text matching
  2. Element Properties
    • Attribute inspection
    • State detection
    • Dynamic content handling
    • Frame support
  3. Advanced Features
    • Multiple element selection
    • Relative positioning
    • Shadow DOM support
    • iFrame navigation

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Best Practices

  1. Use specific selectors
  2. Handle dynamic content
  3. Verify selections
  4. Test across states

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Basic Selection

  1. Activate the Selector Click the selector icon in the builder toolbar to start targeting elements.
  2. Hover and Click Move your mouse over the desired element. The selector will highlight elements as you hover.
  3. Verify Selection Once clicked, the element’s details will appear in the builder panel.

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Enhance Selector

The Enhance Selector feature helps you create more robust and reliable element selectors that can withstand website updates and dynamic content changes.
Create selectors that find elements based on their text content:
  • Exact match: “Login”
  • Partial match: “contains(Login)”
  • Regular expressions for complex patterns

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Best Practices

Use Unique Identifiers

Prioritize IDs and unique attributes when available for most reliable targeting

Test Multiple Scenarios

Verify your selector works across different states and conditions

Keep it Simple

Start with the simplest selector that works reliably

Regular Testing

Periodically verify selectors still work as websites update

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Troubleshooting

If your selector fails to find an element:
  1. Verify the element is visible and not in an iframe
  2. Check if the element is dynamically loaded
  3. Try using the Enhance Selector for a more robust solution
When your selector matches multiple elements:
  1. Use more specific attributes
  2. Add positional constraints
  3. Combine multiple selector strategies
Remember to test your selectors thoroughly, especially when dealing with dynamic content or responsive layouts.