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sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/integrate-applications

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# Use the GetPosition component

# Use the GetPosition component {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Get the current mouse position on the screen in integer terms by using the
GetPosition component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## About this task

You can configure the properties for the GetPosition component. For more information
about these properties, see [Properties of the Mouse components](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/hrMsRH6Q308ga4nSXnYNIA "Learn about the properties of the Mouse components in RPA Desktop Design Studio.").

## Procedure

1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to UtilitiesMouse.
2. Drag the GetPosition component to the Design surface.
3. Connect the data and control ports of the GetPosition component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.  
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   | Port type | Purpose of connection | Mandatory? |
   |-|-|-|
   | Date Out (Left) | Takes the current mouse device position relative to the left of the screen from a previously executed component. | Yes To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
   | Data Out (Top) | Takes the current mouse device position relative to the top of the screen from a previously executed component. | Yes To preview the data, right-click the Return field and click Preview Data. |
   | Control In | Connects to the Control Out port of one or more components. | Yes |
   | Control Out | Connects to the Control In port of any other component. | No |
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4. **Optional:** To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.

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