Create Your First UiPath Project
Last updated July 27, 2024
This guide walks you through the steps of creating a simple UiPath project to automate a basic task. We'll use a common example – automating the process of opening a web browser, navigating to a specific website, and entering text into a search field.
Setting Up Your Project:
1. **Download and Install UiPath Studio:** Visit the UiPath website and download the free trial version of UiPath Studio. Install it on your computer, following the on-screen instructions.
2. **Launch UiPath Studio:** Open UiPath Studio.
3. **Create a New Project:**
Building the Workflow:
1. **Add Activities:**
2. **Connect Activities:** Connect the activities in a sequence using arrows. The flow should be: *Open Browser* -> *Navigate To* -> *Type Into* -> *Close Browser*.
3. **Configure Activities:**
Running Your Project:
1. **Save Your Project:** Save your project by going to "File" -> "Save."
2. **Run the Project:** Click the "Run" button (usually a green play symbol) to start the workflow.
3. **Observe the Process:** Watch as UiPath automatically opens the browser, navigates to Google, and enters your search term.
Additional Considerations:
- Selectors: You may need to adjust the "Selector" property of activities like "Type Into" to ensure they interact correctly with the web page. Experiment with the "Selector" to accurately target the specific web elements you need.
- Error Handling: Add error handling activities (like "Try Catch") to your workflow to gracefully manage any potential errors that may occur during execution.
- Advanced Features: Explore other UiPath activities and features to build more complex and powerful automations.