Welcome to ServiceNow, where innovation never sleeps! Our latest release of the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Hub, the Washington DC edition, is here to dazzle you with a host of exciting features and upgrades. Get ready to witness the RPA Hub transform into a powerhouse for automating tasks like never before. Let's dive in and explore all the amazing enhancements this update has to offer!
- Embedded Task Automation
The Washington DC release introduces the Embedded Task Automation feature, allowing users to trigger attended bot processes directly from various ServiceNow interfaces, such as forms, playbooks, and workspaces. This facilitates seamless integration between human and bot workflows, enhancing the overall efficiency of automation processes.
To enable this functionality, users can now check the "Enable Embedded Task Automation" box in the Access section of an attended Bot Process form. Subsequently, two additional tabs, namely Process Field Parameters and Attended Configuration, become available on the Bot Process form. This empowers users to create dynamic parameters, facilitating data flow during the execution of bot processes.
- External Credential Vault Integration
Security is paramount in automation, and the RPA Hub now allows the retrieval of sensitive information, including usernames and passwords, from external credential vaults. By creating an external credential vault record in RPA Hub, users can securely register their external credential vaults for use by robots. This feature adds an extra layer of protection to critical information, ensuring a robust and secure automation environment.
- Enhanced Logging with Flat Files
In response to the need for comprehensive and readable logs, the Washington DC release allows users to configure the output type as flat files for the execution logs generated on robot machines. The logs, stored, provide a clear and organized view of the bot process execution. This enhancement simplifies the monitoring and troubleshooting of automation processes.
- New Flow Designer Actions and Subflows
The Flow Designer receives a boost with new actions and subflows. Change Life Cycle Stage Status of a Bot Process Action, Stop Process Action, Graceful stop, and Stop Process Subflow refine the integration of RPA into workflows, providing greater control and flexibility in managing bot processes.
- Universal App Connector Enhancements
The Universal App Connector has been enriched in the Washington DC release. Notable improvements include support for Shadow DOM elements, the introduction of the WaitForAnyScreen method, and the addition of the SetPassword and SimulateMouseEvent methods in the RPA Desktop Design Studio. These enhancements expand the capabilities of the Universal App Connector, catering to a broader range of automation scenarios.
- The WaitForAnyScreen method is your go-to tool for finding application screens within a set timeframe. Once it locates a screen, you can seamlessly pass control to another method. With the ability to set up multiple screens in a specified order, WaitForAnyScreen diligently searches, starting from the first screen, and matches screen rules until it finds a match. This functionality ensures efficient and smooth automation flow, even in complex scenarios.
- The SetPassword Method securely automates entering passwords in web-based, Java, or Windows applications. It accepts the password as a SECURE STRING type and then enters it in the password field.
- The SimulateMouseEvent Method automates mouse events on web-based applications, like right-clicking to open context menus.
- IEnumerable data type port enables methods to accept arrays, array lists, and lists for enhanced flexibility.
- The Universal App connector now supports Shadow DOM elements, showing full XPath and CSS paths for web applications utilizing Shadow DOM
- Important Upgrade Information
Before diving into the Washington DC release, it's crucial to follow the upgrade guidelines provided. Upgrading from previous versions requires attention to details such as updating Microsoft Software Installers (MSIs) and setting system properties appropriately. Following these steps ensures a smooth transition and harnesses the full potential of the latest release.
In wrapping up, the Washington DC release of ServiceNow's RPA Hub takes automation to a whole new level! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the world of RPA, you're in for a treat with all the awesome upgrades and smoother processes. It's like having a supercharged assistant at your side, making your work easier and more efficient. So go ahead, dive in, explore all the cool features, and get ready to unleash the full power of ServiceNow's RPA Hub!
