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OpenBots Studio v1.5.0 Release Notes
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[Notes]
  • This update brings significant changes to the manner in which commands and user inputs function due to the addition of a proper coding engine. Users will need to make the following adjustments to any code being migrated or created from v1.5.0 on.
    • Variable will now be referenced without curly braces: {varX} -> varX
    • String inputs will now require quotation marks: My Input -> “My Input”
    • Integer and Double inputs will require no additional changes.
    • Generic variables will require proper subtypes to be set: Dictionary<T, T> -> Dictionary<string, string>
    • Application instances will need to be saved into variables and passed between scripts: DefaultBrowser -> browserInstance (variable)
    • The System Variables have been removed, as they are easily accessible through standard C# functionality, in many cases with the same text: DateTime.Now -> DateTime.Now
    • Strings are now appended through standard C# formats: Hello{var}World -> $”Hello{var}World” [OR] “Hello” ” var + “World”
    • Users will need to adjust inputs based upon feedback upon editing in commands. The validation will report any compilation issues, and most can be solved fairly easily.
[New Features]
  • OpenBots Studio
    • Inline Coding
      • All Form Fields
        • Form fields throughout the Studio will now accept standard C# code input as well as the requested values. This allows users to utilize library functions to create their inputs or outputs.
      • Variable Default Values
        • Variable default values can now be set for all data types by using the necessary initializer code.
        • It is still recommended that users initialize datatables using the provided commands for simplicity.
      • Evaluate Snippet
        • The Evaluate Snipper command has been added, and is able to execute multiple lines of consecutive C# code using the Studio variables and arguments. This allows users to flow naturally between standard coding and the OpenBots Commands to create their automations.
    • Command Validation
      • Commands will now have their inputs evaluated through the code analysis, with both syntax and compilation errors errors encountered reported directly back to the user for correction.
    • Imports Pane
      • Users are now able to select namespaces to import from the included project dependencies to populate variable types and enable code execution.
    • Application Instances as Variables
      • Application instances will now be explicitly handled as variables and passed between scripts as arguments.
    • Project Arguments
      • Scripting projects types can now take in arguments through the Main file to be executed with on the command line.
      • OpenBots projects will now create Automation Parameters for Main file arguments during publishing operations.
    • Generic Variable Types
      • Generic variable types are now supported natively, with the user being prompted to select the types of the containing elements.
      • The Studio now explicitly support Array types as well.
    • Studio Minimize on Run
      • The Studio will now minimize itself when the run button is pressed, and return to focus when execution has completed. Running in Debug mode will maintain the Studio is focus.
    • Server SDK
      • The OpenBots Studio command now utilize the OpenBots Server SDK for their functionality.
      • The SDK has been released publicly on the Gallery to allow for users to integrate with the Server functionality when creating commands.
    • Run/Debug from this Command
      • When using the right click menu users are now able to Run or Debug from a selected command.
  • OpenBots Agent
    • Project Arguments
      • The Agent will now populate the command line for scripting project types with the requested values when executing with Schedule Parameters.
      • OpenBots projects will have their arguments correctly populated into Argument with matching names.
    • Agent Settings
      • The Agent will now receive settings from the Server during it’s connection attempts, and will maintain those settings until the connection is severed manually.
[Fixes]
  • OpenBots Studio
    • Studio Memory Reduction
      • After an extensive cleanup operation the Studio will now utilize approximately 80-90% less RAM when working with large scripts and projects. This has also resulted in significant improvements across the board in performance.
    • Word Command Standardization
      • The input and output of text from the word commands has been better standardized to create the expected outputs.
    • Database Connection Commands
      • Corrected issues with connections and the test connection features.
      • Passwords are no longer required in the command form.
    • Large Textboxes
      • Large textboxes now allow users to utilize the tab and enter keys when editing them to better assist the writing of complex code snippets.
    • Status Bar
      • The status bar is now static, and will display status messages for longer periods of time.
    • Memory Leaks
      • Memory leaks have been addressed throughout the Studio and have resulted in significant performance gains.
    • Surface Automation
      • SecureText inputs will now be properly decrypted and typed during execution.
  • OpenBots Agent
    • Unattended Execution
      • Corrected identified issues with Unattended execution for Windows Server machines.
    • Surface Automation
      • Corrected issues with Surface Automation when executing on machines with varying Windows zoom settings.
[Known Issues]
  • OpenBots Studio
    • The Remote Desktop Manager does not currently save the entered information. This form is currently the subject of a refactor operation.
    • The Remote Desktop commands do not properly initialize an RDC session.
    • CS-Script support is only currently valid for version 3.X. Please use the following command for the Agent installation.
      • choco install cs-script –version=3.30.3.0
  • OpenBots Agent
    • When publishing packages to the OpenBots Server any arguments in the Main script file must have a default value set.