Building forms for web and desktop

Forms can be used in both Automation Co-Pilot versions, desktop and on the web. However, developers should be aware of differences in version support for form elements.

Many form elements render the same, considered common, across desktop and web versions of Automation Co-Pilot. Elements that render differently can vary in function and appearance. Some elements are only supported in a specific version. Consider the following table for further details.

Table 1. Form elements supported in web and desktop
Element Behavior in web Behavior in desktop
Text box common common
Text area common common
Rich text area common common
Label common common
Number common common
Drop down common common
Check box common common
Radio button common common
Date common common
Time common common
Button common common
Select file common common
Table common (interface differs) common (interface differs)
Hyperlink Opens a new tab only. Open in specified browser (Current version opens Electron browser).
Document Works only with the file uploaded with select file. Does not support default file property. Additionally works with local files. Supports default file property.
Image Works only with the file uploaded with select file. Additionally works with local files.
Select folder Not supported Supported
Dynamic area Not supported Supported
Snapshot Not supported Supported
Drop down multi-select Supported Not supported