Screen package updates

Review the updates in released versions of the Screen package such as new and enhanced features as well as fixes and limitations. The page also lists the release dates of each version, and the compatible Control Room and Bot Agent versions.

Versions summary

The following table lists the versions of Screen package released either with an Automation 360 release or as a package-only release (in descending order of release dates). Click the version link for information about updates in that package version.

Version Release date Release type Bot Agent version Control Room build
2.12.0 14 June 2024 Package-only; post Automation 360 v.32 release 20.11 or later 8750 or later
2.11.0 21 March 2024 With Automation 360 v.32 (Sandbox) release 20.11 or later 8750 or later
2.10.0 6 December 2023 With Automation 360 v.31 (Sandbox) release 20.11 or later 8750 or later
2.9.2 6 June 2023 With Automation 360 v.29 (Sandbox) release 20.11 or later 8750 or later
Note:
  • To download an individual package (updated in an Automation 360 release where you want only the package), use this URL:

    https://aai-artifacts.my.automationanywhere.digital/packages/<package-file-name>-<version.number>.jar

  • For Screen package, the naming convention is: bot-command-screen-<version.number>.jar

    For example, bot-command-screen-2.10.0.jar

For detailed steps on downloading a package and manually adding it to the Control Room, see Add packages to the Control Room.

2.12.0

  • Compatible Bot Agent version: 20.11 or later
  • Compatible Control Room version: 8750 or later
Note: This package version is also available in the Automation 360 v.33 release.
Fix
The Screen > Capture area and Capture window actions now show an error and times out after 30 seconds if the application window you are trying to capture remains in a non-responsive state.

2.11.0

  • Compatible Bot Agent version: 20.11 or later
  • Compatible Control Room version: 8750 or later
What's changed
Resilient automation enhancement

The Screen package is now updated to manage multiple (up to 5) pop-ups.

Managing unexpected pop-ups

2.10.0

  • Compatible Bot Agent version: 20.11 or later
  • Compatible Control Room version: 8750 or later
What's changed
Intuitive icons at package level

We have added intuitive icons at the package level. In the Action pane, when you navigate through the different packages, these icons are displayed at the package level and provide contextual information about packages.

2.9.2

  • Compatible Bot Agent version: 20.11 or later
  • Compatible Control Room version: 8750 or later
What's changed

Help Center for bot developers

  • Help Center: We have added an in-app help for bot developers to get contextual information about actions and packages when building automations.

    In-product user assistance

  • Added intuitive icons for actions in a package.