Send Function keys as Inputs
This is a pre-built action in Avo Assure and is available for the @Custom Element. The functionality of this action in Avo Assure to send the keyboard action/operation on the object specified in the input and saves the result in the given dynamic variable.
Syntax
Input Value: <ObjectType>;<VisibleText(optional)>;<Index>;<FunctionKey>;<Number(optional)>;<abs (optional)>
<ObjectType>
(Required)
Provide the object type to which the key will be sent (e.g., button, textbox)
<VisibleText>
(Optional)
Enter the visible text on the object
<Index>
(Required)
Provide the position of the element, which helps to identify the value based on the sequence in list . (starting from 0)
<FunctionKey>
(Required)
Specify the keyboard key to be pressed (e.g., Enter, Tab, Esc)
<Number>
(Optional)
Optional numeric argument for repeat count or key combinations
<abs>
(Optional)
If the abs is provided, the action is performed with absolute identification using the absolute X path
Note: The user needs to provide the type of object, its visible text of the element (if needed), its element index, and the abs.
To skip an optional input value, use an extra semicolon (;).
Output Value
<Dynamic Variable>(Optional);<Dynamic Variable>(Optional)
This dynamic variable holds the result as True or False
Example 1
Sends a function key input to a specific object on the application
The send FunctionKeys as Inputs action takes the value from the Input Value column (e.g., button;;0;enter;1) and simulates the function key input to the specified object. The result of the key operation is stored in the {Function} variable as True or False
Example 2
Send a function key input to a specific object on the application using optional parameter
The send FunctionKeys as Inputs action takes the value from the Input Value column (e.g., button;;0;enter;1) and simulates the function key input to the specified object. The result of the key operation is stored in the {Function} variable as True or False
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