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Roof Color and Power Automate

Posted by FargoColdYa on 31 October 2023 in English.

Goals

  1. Eliminate anything that is not clicking on the pixel is removed. Save the mouse clicks and effort so humans can do what they do best.
  2. Ensure a human is actually in the loop.
  3. Use the eye dropper tool to add roof colors

Environment

OS: Windows 11 Program: Power Automate by Microsoft

Code

For Loop 1 to TOTAL by 1 Block Input Comment: Add the value field to the building. Move Mouse: Drop down Send mouse click: Left click Send keys: ‘Roof Color{Return}’

Comment: Click the icons to select the roof color Move Mouse: Roof color selector Send mouse click: Left click

Comment: Click on the eye dropper Move mouse: eye dropper Send mouse click: Left click

Comment: Move mouse to the middle of the screen. This makes it easier on the user.

Block Input: Unblock input from the keyboard and mouse. Wait: 9 seconds

Location: Longfellow, Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, United States
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Discussion

Comment from MxxCon on 1 November 2023 at 18:02

How is this approach better than using something like https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/color-picker or similar apps?

Comment from FargoColdYa on 1 November 2023 at 18:24

@MxxCon I am trying to use a tool designed for Robotic Process Automation. Power Toys is about providing previewed features.

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