Switch Window Activity
The Switch Window activity changes automation focus to a different window belonging to the same native Windows desktop application instance, identified by its title.
| Field | Description | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Application instance | The reference name of the application instance previously opened or attached. | Required |
| Reference element | An optional JSON-based selector used to help disambiguate between candidate windows. | Optional |
| Window title | The title of the target window to switch focus to. | Required |
| Match type | Defines how Window title is compared against candidate windows (e.g., Equals, Contains). | Optional |
| Retry count | The number of times the activity will retry finding the target window before failing. | Optional |
Action Types & Examples
Window Switch
- Format: string
- Example Result: "Save As"
Implementation Examples
Field Setup - Application instance: ${appInstance} - Window title: Save As - Match type: Contains
Execution Parameters - Retry count: 5
Technical Notes
Increasing
Retry counthelps avoid failures when the target window (such as a dialog) takes a moment to open after the action that triggers it.