Use the CaptureWindow component

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
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    • Capture the image of an application window as part of an automation Workflow by using the CaptureWindow component in RPA Desktop Design Studio.

    Before you begin

    Role required: none

    About this task

    You can configure the properties for the CaptureWindow component. For more information about these properties, see Properties of the Screen components.

    Procedure

    1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Utilities > Screen.
    2. Drag the CaptureWindow component to the Design surface.
    3. To configure the input field, see Configure port properties.
    4. Connect the data and control ports of the CaptureWindow component to the corresponding ports of the other components as described in the following table.
      Port type Port name Data type Purpose of connection Mandatory?
      Data in Handle Integer Takes the handle of the window that the component captures. Yes
      Data out Return Bitmap Returns the image of the window the component has captured. Not applicable
    5. Optional: To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.