Dynamic Selector Builder
Generates UI selectors at runtime using variable-based attributes instead of hardcoded static selectors. Addresses the #1 reported PAD error caused by dynamic window titles.
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Problem this solves
Failed to get UI element is the #1 reported PAD error. Static selectors break when window titles contain timestamps, version numbers, or session IDs.
Usage Notes
- 1.Selector XML format uses title and title_op attributes (equal, contains, starts-with, ends-with, regex).
- 2.contains is the safest default match strategy.
- 3.OCR fallback (Pattern 2) bypasses the selector engine entirely.
- 4.ControlRepository injection: these patterns build the selector string for use with UI automation actions.
- 5.Testing selectors: Use the PAD designer UI element picker to verify.
Dependencies
- Selector Fallback Chain
- Window Focus Manager