# Simulate Press Action

This is a pre-built Action located under the captured image element. The functionality of this action in Avo Assure is to perform a simulate press operation on the captured image from the AUT. The result is stored in the given dynamic variable for further use during test execution.

## Syntax

**Input Value**: `N/A` 

| Argument | Description    |
| -------- | -------------- |
| N/A      | Not Applicable |

**Output Value**: `<Dynamic Variable>(Optional);<Dynamic Variable>(Optional)`

<table><thead><tr><th>Argument</th><th>Description</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>&#x3C;Dynamic Variable>(Optional);&#x3C;Dynamic Variable>(Optional)</td><td>Both dynamic variable stores the status as <strong>True</strong> or <strong>False</strong>.</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Example: Simulating a Press Action on a Link Element <a href="#example-simulating-a-press-action-on-a-button-element" id="example-simulating-a-press-action-on-a-button-element"></a>

In this example, we explain how to simulate a press (mouse click) action on a link element using the **Simulate Press** **Action**.

* **Action**: Simulate Press Action
* **Input Value**: N/A
  * This action does not require any input value. It performs a press or mouse click action on the captured link element.
* **Output Value**: {Status}
  * The result of the press operation is stored in this **{Status}** dynamic variable with the following possible values:
    * **True**: If the press action is performed successfully.
    * **False**: If the press action is not performed successfully.
* **Logical Explanation**: The **Simulate Press** **Action** identifies the captured UI element and triggers a mouse click operation during test execution. The execution result (**True**) is stored in the **{Status}** variable.

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