Build flows

Use selectors and the element picker in AutoTapper

Use the AutoTapper element picker to bind real page elements, especially when websites use iframe content, lists, or unstable DOM structures.

Build flows

Use selectors and the element picker in AutoTapper

Use the AutoTapper element picker to bind real page elements, especially when websites use iframe content, lists, or unstable DOM structures.

Why the picker is safer than guessing

The element picker is the fastest way to bind a real page element back into the current action. This is usually more reliable than trying to write selectors from memory.

When selector issues happen

  • The target page was redesigned.
  • The same selector now matches multiple elements.
  • The element lives inside an iframe or complex list item.
  • The page is not stable when the action runs.

How to recover from selector drift

Open the failing action, re-run the picker, save the updated target, and validate only that section before changing unrelated steps.