IT3868: RPA Debugging in UiPath

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What is the main purpose of debugging?

To identify and remove errors from a project (correct)

To document the code of a project

To create new features for a project

To analyze the performance of a project

Which debugging tool displays the values of all variables within a specific scope?

Cross-references Panel

Output Panel

Locals Panel (correct)

Properties Inspector Panel

What is the purpose of setting a breakpoint?

To execute a program at a specific speed

To display the output of a program

To skip over a specific line of code

To pause the program at a specific location (correct)

Which of these is NOT a debugging technique mentioned in the text?

Highlight elements (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which debugging panel provides a detailed log of the current stage of workflow?

Output Panel (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of using a 'Slow Step' debugging technique?

It allows for a more detailed observation of the program's execution. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a system exception?

An unexpected interruption to the normal flow of a program caused by a system failure. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can a system exception be minimized?

By making the code error-proof and handling potential failures gracefully. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'linkedin' variable created in Step 3 of the Timing Issue solution?

To indicate whether the LinkedIn element exists on the page (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Try Catch activity in UiPath?

To provide a structured way to handle errors and continue workflow execution (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of debugging in UiPath?

To identify and fix errors that disrupt the normal flow of a program. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities should be placed within the Try block in a Try Catch activity?

Activities that are most likely to cause errors (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it useful to add multiple Catch blocks within a Try Catch activity?

To handle different types of errors with specific actions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for an error that disrupts the normal flow of instructions while a program is running?

Exception (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of exception mentioned in the text?

Resource exception (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Finally block in a Try Catch activity?

To execute actions regardless of whether an error occurred or not (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using a unique identifier to avoid business exceptions?

To prevent the robot from encountering errors when processing information that is constantly changing. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Warn' level in the Log Message command used within the Catch block?

To store the error message in a log file for later analysis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of exception that occurs when a system component fails?

System exception (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the 'exception.Message' expression used in the Log Message command?

To obtain the specific error message associated with the exception (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using the Try Catch activity in UiPath automation?

Guaranteed success of all workflow actions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of exception handling techniques in UiPath?

To allow the program to continue operating even after encountering errors. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the 'Responsive Process' and the 'Precautionary Method' in exception handling?

The 'Responsive Process' attempts to fix errors as they occur, while the 'Precautionary Method' aims to prevent errors from happening in the first place. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common example of a business rule exception in UiPath?

A robot failing to process an email with a non-standard subject line. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Step Into' debugging technique?

To start execution from the indicated breakpoint. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which issue is caused when an element is not found during automation?

Element selector is incorrect. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What strategy is recommended for resolving an 'Element not found' error first?

Send a window message. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely cause of a timing issue in an automation process?

Network latency or slow application response. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Slow Step' debugging technique do?

Reduces the execution speed of the process. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is recommended to first provide input for a timing issue?

Open application and type the desired URL. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome if the application is running in the background?

Element not found error may occur. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Highlight Elements' technique do in debugging?

Shows impacts of the current application on other elements. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Debugging in UiPath

RPA is robotic process automation
IT3868/C-Robotic Process Automation course covers debugging in UiPath
UiPath is a software platform for automating business processes

Understanding Debugging

Debugging involves identifying and removing errors in a program
UiPath allows debugging and handling exceptions

Exception

An exception is an error that disrupts normal program execution
Exceptions represent deviations from expected business outcomes
Common exceptions include time exceptions, I/O exceptions, user exceptions, and class exceptions

Exception Handling

Responsive process methods address runtime errors
Precautionary methods prevent deviations
Enables program resumption from interruption point

Types of Exceptions

System Exception: A disruption due to system failure
Business Rule Exception: A disruption in the business process

Business Exception

Deviation from standard business practices or process rules
Example: An email subject changing unpredictably results in an inability to pick the email
Solution: Use unique identifiers to avoid misidentification

System Exception

Example: If Outlook isn't functioning, the robot can't open attachments
Causes: System failure
Solution: Develop code to be error-proof against system issues

Introduction to Debugging

Debugging identifies and removes errors in a given project
A UiPath project includes stages of: Start, Design, Execute, Stop, Debug
Tools include: Step Into, Step Over, Break, Validate Breakpoints, Slow Step, Open Logs, Debug, Highlight elements, Log Activities, Break on Exceptions

Debugging Tools

Properties Inspector Panel: Displays properties of actively used components, values of variables, and debugging scope
Locals Panel: Shows values of variables during program execution, scope-based highlighting for active variables
Output Panel: Shows a detailed log of the workflow's current state, executed activities, and status of the robot

Locals Panel

Shows values of all variables within scope, highlighting currently active variables

Output Panel

Provides a detailed log, workflow status, and the status of all executed activities

Properties Inspector Panel

Displays active action properties, values of variables, and debugging scope

Debugging Techniques

Setting Breakpoints: Pauses the program execution for inspection at a specific location
Highlight Elements: Shows impact on application during debug mode
Step Into: Pauses execution at the next line of code
Step Over: Skips execution of the current line of code to the next line
Slow Step: Lowers execution speed for better observation
Methods and Techniques of debugging: Highlighting elements for workflow process testing

Setting Breakpoints

Pauses the program at a specific location, allowing inspection
Locations to set breakpoints can be: Run, Step, Debug, Step Into, Step Over, validate Breakpoints, Slow Step

Other Debugging Techniques

Step Into: Move into the next instruction/action to debug
Step Over: Jumps over instructions without debugging them
Slow Step: Reduces program execution speed
Highlight Elements: Shows application impact during debug

Common Automation Issues

Element Not Found: The target object is not visible to the automated process
Timing Issues: The application/webpage takes longer to load than expected

Element Not Found

The automated process cannot find the element required for interaction
Reasons include incorrect selectors or application running in the background
Solution: Correct identification, verification, and handling of visibility issues

Strategy for Solving the Issue

Element Not Found: Send window messages, indicate screen, and edit the selector using tools like UI Explorer
Steps: Indicate the location of the element not found
Edit the selector and verify in UI Explorer to fix the problem

Timing Issue

The screen takes longer than expected to load.
Causes: System latency, application response delays.
Example: Web page load time depends on internet speeds
Strategies: Slow Step, Use element that exists; add an if condition; use the type into activity

Try Catch Activity

Part of UiPath error-handling
Enables program recovery from errors
Handles specific error types rather than halt the program execution

Try Catch Activity (Contd.)

Used to handle errors in a UiPath workflow
Try Block: Contains activities susceptible to error
Catch Block: Handles specific exceptions
Finally Block: Contains activities executed regardless of errors

Throw Activity

Used to trigger a specific exception
The catch block handles that exception

The Throw Procedure

Step 1: Drag and drop the Try-Catch activity and drag the Throw activity inside the Try block
Step 2: Specify the exception type and message in the Expression Editor of the Throw activity
Step 3: Matching error type in the catch block

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This quiz focuses on debugging techniques in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) course, specifically using UiPath. It covers key concepts such as exception handling, types of exceptions, and methods for effective debugging. Enhance your understanding of how to manage errors and optimize business process automation.

IT3868: RPA Debugging in UiPath

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Questions and Answers

What is the main purpose of debugging?

Which debugging tool displays the values of all variables within a specific scope?

What is the purpose of setting a breakpoint?

Which of these is NOT a debugging technique mentioned in the text?

Which debugging panel provides a detailed log of the current stage of workflow?

What is the main benefit of using a 'Slow Step' debugging technique?

Which of the following best describes a system exception?

How can a system exception be minimized?

What is the purpose of the 'linkedin' variable created in Step 3 of the Timing Issue solution?

What is the primary function of the Try Catch activity in UiPath?

What is the primary goal of debugging in UiPath?

Which of the following activities should be placed within the Try block in a Try Catch activity?

Why is it useful to add multiple Catch blocks within a Try Catch activity?

What is the term for an error that disrupts the normal flow of instructions while a program is running?

Which of the following is NOT a type of exception mentioned in the text?

What is the purpose of the Finally block in a Try Catch activity?

What is the primary purpose of using a unique identifier to avoid business exceptions?

What is the purpose of the 'Warn' level in the Log Message command used within the Catch block?

What is the type of exception that occurs when a system component fails?

What is the primary purpose of the 'exception.Message' expression used in the Log Message command?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using the Try Catch activity in UiPath automation?

What is the primary goal of exception handling techniques in UiPath?

What is the difference between the 'Responsive Process' and the 'Precautionary Method' in exception handling?

Which of the following is a common example of a business rule exception in UiPath?

What is the purpose of the 'Step Into' debugging technique?

Which issue is caused when an element is not found during automation?

What strategy is recommended for resolving an 'Element not found' error first?

What is the likely cause of a timing issue in an automation process?

What does the 'Slow Step' debugging technique do?

Which activity is recommended to first provide input for a timing issue?

What is the outcome if the application is running in the background?

What does the 'Highlight Elements' technique do in debugging?

Study Notes

Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Debugging in UiPath

Understanding Debugging

Exception

Exception Handling

Types of Exceptions

Business Exception

System Exception

Introduction to Debugging

Debugging Tools

Locals Panel

Output Panel

Properties Inspector Panel

Debugging Techniques

Setting Breakpoints

Other Debugging Techniques

Common Automation Issues

Element Not Found

Strategy for Solving the Issue

Timing Issue

Try Catch Activity

Try Catch Activity (Contd.)

Throw Activity

The Throw Procedure

Studying That Suits You

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