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In Microsoft Power Automate RPA Developer, you can automate various tasks and actions on your desktop applications. One common requirement is to exit from a specific application. In this article, we will explore how you can add desktop actions to exit from target applications using Power Automate.
Creating a New UI Flow
To achieve this, we will use the “UI Flows” feature in Power Automate. UI Flows allows you to record and replay human-like interactions with desktop applications. By leveraging UI Flows, you can automate repetitive tasks and optimize your productivity.
- Open Power Automate and navigate to the UI Flows section.
- Click on the New button to create a new UI Flow.
- Give your UI Flow a name and click on the Create button.
Recording Actions to Exit from a Target Application
Once you have created the UI Flow, you can start recording the actions to exit from a target application.
- Click on the Record button to start the recording process.
- A toolbar will appear on your screen with various options. Use the Select option to choose the target application window you want to exit from.
- Perform the necessary actions to close the application window, such as clicking on the close button or selecting the exit option from the application menu.
- Once you have completed the actions, click on the Stop button to stop the recording.
Replaying Recorded Actions
Now that you have recorded the actions to exit from the target application, you can replay them whenever needed.
- In the UI Flow editor, select the recorded actions from the left panel.
- Drag and drop the actions to the desired location within the UI Flow.
- Customize the flow by adding other actions or conditions if required.
- Save the UI Flow.
Triggering the UI Flow
To execute the UI Flow and exit the target application, you can trigger it using various methods such as a button click or a scheduled trigger. For example, you can create a button on a Power Apps application that executes the UI Flow when clicked.
Here is an example of the generated HTML code for creating a button in Power Apps that triggers the UI Flow:
function triggerUIFlow() {
// Call Power Automate API to trigger the UI Flow
// Add your code here
}
Remember to replace the comment with the actual code to trigger the Power Automate API and execute the UI Flow when the button is clicked.
Conclusion
By using Power Automate’s UI Flows, you can easily add desktop actions to exit from target applications. Automating this process can save you time and improve productivity. Combine this with other Power Automate features to create powerful automation solutions tailored to your specific requirements.
Start exploring the capabilities of Power Automate and enhance your workflow automation today!
Answer the Questions in Comment Section
Which action can be used to close a target application in Power Automate Desktop?
a) Open Window
b) Send Key Strokes
c) Wait for Window
d) Close Window
Correct answer: d) Close Window
How can you add desktop actions to exit from multiple target applications in Power Automate Desktop?
a) Use multiple Close Window actions
b) Use the Exit Application action
c) Use the Close All Windows action
d) Use the Send Key Strokes action with Alt+F4
Correct answer: a) Use multiple Close Window actions
Which action is used to exit a specific target application by its title in Power Automate Desktop?
a) Close Window
b) Exit Application
c) Close Application
d) Close Window by Title
Correct answer: d) Close Window by Title
How can you close a target application gracefully in Power Automate Desktop?
a) Use the Close Window action with the “Force close” option
b) Use the Exit Application action with the “Force close” option
c) Use the Close Application action with the “Graceful close” option
d) Use the Close Window action without the “Force close” option
Correct answer: d) Use the Close Window action without the “Force close” option
Which action can be used to close multiple target applications at once in Power Automate Desktop?
a) Close Window
b) Close All Windows
c) Close Application
d) Exit Application
Correct answer: b) Close All Windows
When using the Close Window action in Power Automate Desktop, what happens if the specified window is not found?
a) The automation stops with an error.
b) The automation continues executing without any impact.
c) The Close Window action is skipped.
d) The automation is paused and waits for the window to appear.
Correct answer: b) The automation continues executing without any impact.
Which parameter of the Close Window action allows you to specify a timeout value in Power Automate Desktop?
a) Timeout
b) Wait for window
c) Maximum wait time
d) Close timeout
Correct answer: c) Maximum wait time
Which action can be used to gracefully close a target application by its process name in Power Automate Desktop?
a) Close Window by Process
b) Exit Application
c) Graceful Exit
d) Close Application by Process
Correct answer: b) Exit Application
How can you close a target application by its process ID in Power Automate Desktop?
a) Use the Close Window by Process ID action
b) Use the Exit Application action with the process ID parameter
c) Use the Close Application action with the process ID parameter
d) Use the Close Window action with the process ID as a variable
Correct answer: c) Use the Close Application action with the process ID parameter
Which action can be used to close a target application by its window handle in Power Automate Desktop?
a) Close Window by Handle
b) Exit Application by Handle
c) Close Application by Handle
d) Close Window by Window Handle
Correct answer: a) Close Window by Handle
Great article on adding desktop actions to exit from target applications in Power Automate! Really helpful for PL-500.
Can someone explain the difference between using ‘Terminate Process’ and ‘Close Window’ actions?
Is there a way to ensure that a file is saved before exiting the application?
Thanks for the insight!
This step-by-step guide was exactly what I needed for my project. Appreciate it!
I found it difficult to differentiate actions in the desktop flow. Any visual aid or suggestion?
Bookmarking this for my PL-500 exam prep!
This method of exiting applications really streamlined my automation processes.