Get Element Count Activity
The Get Element Count activity counts how many UI elements match a given locator within a native Windows desktop application and stores the count in a variable for use in subsequent workflow steps.
| Field | Description | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Application instance | The reference name of the application instance previously opened or attached. | Required |
| Element | The JSON-based selector identifying the elements to count. | Required |
| Result variable name | The name of the variable where the element count will be stored. | Required |
Action Types & Examples
Element Count
- Format: integer
- Example Result:
3
Implementation Examples
Field Setup - Application instance: ${appInstance} - Element: the repeating control identified by the UI Automation Inspector - Result variable name: elementCountResult
Technical Notes
This activity is useful for validating how many rows, list items, or repeated controls are currently rendered before iterating over them with subsequent activities.