Reference to Automation Device
Before editing a robot with a Call
Desktop Automation
Robot step, provide a device reference by clicking Add
in the
Required Devices field on the
Action tab of the Call
Desktop Automation
Robot step. In the
Add Device window, select
Static Reference,
Dynamic Reference, or
Trigger Reference.
Note that "local" reference is always available by default whether any other references are provided or not. local reference is used for accessing websites in the built-in browser and working with Excel spreadsheets in the built-in Excel driver.
Static reference
Static reference implies that you created one or more Automation Device mappings to choose from. The robot automates the devices associated with the selected mapping. Mapping information is required for automating Windows devices and it is not required for automating terminals, working with built-in browser and Built-in Excel Driver. If you change the mapping, click Refresh in Design Studio to renew the connection. Use static reference when using Local Desktop Automation.
Dynamic reference
This type of reference helps you connect to automation devices in Single User Mode, such as by using the Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) connection. Specify a mapping name to use in the Connect to Device step. All other connection parameters are specified within the Desktop Automation workflow. Once the Dynamic Reference connection was used by the robot in the Call Desktop Automation Robot step and device is connected, the connection stays alive and you can use this reference (and this device) in the next Call Desktop Automation Robot steps in your robot.
Trigger reference
Trigger reference implies that you created one or more Automation Device mappings to choose from. Attended automation robots connect to devices associated with the selected mapping. When creating a device mapping, specify host, port, and a token of the device. See Map Automation Device for details.