CCS361& ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION

LABORATORY

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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 DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CCS361& ROBOTIC PROCESS AUTOMATION LABORATORY RECORD

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page.
Ex.No Date LIST OF EXPERIMENTS Marks Sign
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Create a Sequence to obtain user inputs display them using a 2
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message box
Create a Flowchart to navigate to a desired page based on a 5
2
condition
Create a State Machine workflow to compare user input 9
3 with a random number.
Build a process in the RPA platform using UI Automation 11
4
Activities.
Create an automation process using key System Activities, 13
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Variables and Arguments
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6 Also implement Automation using System Trigger
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7 Automate login to (web)Email account
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8 Recording mouse and keyboard actions
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9 Scraping data from website and writing to CSV
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10 Implement Error Handling in RPA platform
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11 Web Scraping
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12 Email Query Processing
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EX:NO: 1 Create a Sequence to obtain user inputs display them using a message box

DATE:

Aim:

To Create a Sequence to obtain user inputs display them using a message box

Procedure:

• Go to the UiPath website and sign up for a free community edition of UiPath Studio.
• Once signed up, download and install UiPath Studio following the instructions provided.
• After installation, open UiPath Studio and sign in using your UiPath account
credentials to activate the community version.
• Open UiPath Studio.
• Click on New Project > Process.
• Name your project (e.g., "UserInputMessageBox") and click Create.
• In UiPath Studio, drag the Sequence activity from the Activities pane into the main
workflow. A sequence is a collection of activities that are executed in order.
• To collect user inputs, use the Input Dialog activity.
· In the Activities pane, search for Input Dialog. Drag the Input Dialog activity into the
Sequence

Title: "Enter Information"

Label: "Please enter your name:"

After collecting the inputs, use the Message Box activity to display the inputs to the user.

Steps to add Message Box:

• In the Activities pane, search for Message Box.

• Drag the Message Box activity after the input dialog.
• In the Text field, use string interpolation to combine the inputs and display them

Example:"Name: " + userName + "\nAge: " + age + "\nCity: " + city Here's what the final sequence

might look like:

1. Input Dialog for userName

2. Input Dialog for age
3. Input Dialog for city
4. Message Box displaying the inputs Visual
Representation in UiPath Studio:
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1. Sequence:
o Inside the Sequence, you add three Input Dialog activities, one for each input
(name, age, and city).
2. Message Box:
o After gathering all inputs, a Message Box will show the formatted string
containing the user's input.

Run the Workflow:

• Press Run in the top menu to execute the workflow.

• The input dialogs will appear one after the other asking for the user to input their name, age,
and city.
• After all the inputs are provided, a message box will display the collected information.

Example Workflow Details:

1. Input Dialog 1:
o Title: "Enter Information"
o Label: "Please enter your name:"
o Output: userName
2. Input Dialog 2:
o Title: "Enter Information"
o Label: "Please enter your age:"
o Output: age
3. Input Dialog 3:
o Title: "Enter Information"
o Label: "Please enter your city:"
o Output: city
4. Message Box:
o Text: "Name: " + userName + "\nAge: " + age + "\nCity: " + city
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Output:

Result

Once you're satisfied with the workflow, you can save it and even publish it if you're working within an
enterprise environment that requires deploying robots.
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EX:NO: 2 Create a Flowchart to navigate to a desired page based on a condition

DATE:

Aim:

To Create a Flowchart to navigate to a desired page based on a condition

Procedure:

1. Start a New Project in UiPath Studio

o Open UiPath Studio.
o Create a new project by clicking New Project → Process.
o Name the project (e.g.,
"NavigateToPageBasedOnCondition").
o Click Create to start a new process.

Step 1: Add the Flowchart

1. In UiPath Studio, go to the Activities panel and search for Flowchart.

2. Drag the Flowchart activity into the Designer panel.

This will create a blank flowchart where you will add your decision- making logic and actions.

Step 2: Define a Condition

1. Define a Boolean Variable:

Before starting the flowchart, create a variable that will hold the condition. In the Variables
panel:
o Create a Boolean variable, say condition, and set its default value to either True or
False depending on your test scenario.
2. Add an Assign Activity (Optional):
You can optionally initialize this variable at the start of the flowchart:
o Assign condition = True (or False for testing other scenarios).

Step 3: Add the Decision Point (If Activity)

1. Drag the If Activity:

o In the Flowchart, drag an If activity to represent the condition check.
2. Define the Condition:
In the Condition field of the If activity, use an expression to check the condition variable:

condition = True
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Step 4: Define Actions for True and False Branches

Now you need to specify what happens if the condition is True or False.

True Branch:

• If condition is True, you will navigate to Page 1 (or perform the corresponding action).
• To simulate navigating to Page 1, drag a Message Box activity into the Then branch of the If
activity.
• In the Message Box, type "Navigating to Page 1".

False Branch:

• If condition is False, you will navigate to Page 2 (or perform the corresponding action).
• Similarly, drag a Message Box activity into the Else branch of the If activity.
• In the Message Box, type "Navigating to Page 2".

Step 5: Finalize the Flowchart

At this point, the flowchart should have the following structure:

1. Start: Begin the flowchart.

2. Condition (If Activity): Check the value of condition.
o If True: Display "Navigating to Page 1".
o If False: Display "Navigating to Page 2".
3. End: End the flowchart.
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Output

Visual Representation in UiPath Studio

+ +

| Start |

+ +

|V

+ +

| Assign: condition = True | (or False for testing)

+ +

|V

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| If condition = True? |

+ +

/ \

True / \ False

/ \
+ + + +

| Message Box: | | Message Box: |

| "Navigating to | | "Navigating to |

| Page 1" | | Page 2" |

+ + + +

|V

+ +

| End |

+ +
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Result:-
The flowchart to navigate to a desired location based on a condition and display them using a
message box in Ui Path studio environment is successfully designed , executed and output is verified.
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EX:NO:3 State Machine Workflow for Random Number Comparison

DATE:

Aim

To automate a random number guessing task using a State Machine workflow in UiPath, simulating
user input and feedback with UI Automation Activities.

Procedure

Procedure

1. Initialize: Create a variable to store a random number using New Random().Next(1, 101).
2. Prompt User Input: Use an Input Dialog activity to capture user input.
3. Compare Numbers: Use an If activity to check:
o If the input equals the random number, display a success message and end the
workflow.
o Otherwise, provide feedback using Message Box for "Too high" or "Too low".
4. Repeat Process: Transition back to the input prompt for incorrect guesses.
5. End Workflow: Exit after the correct number is guessed.

Output
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Result

The RPA bot successfully automates a number guessing task, providing feedback and saving time
while demonstrating State Machine and UI Automation capabilities.
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EX:NO: 4 Building a Process Using UI Automation Activities

DATE:

Aim: To automate a simple web-based task using UI Automation activities.

Procedure:

1. Identify the Target Application: Choose a simple web application with basic
login and navigation functionalities.
2. Record the Process: Use the recording feature of your RPA tool to capture the steps
involved in performing the task.
3. Analyze the Recorded Steps: Review the recorded steps and identify the UI elements
that need to be interacted with.
4. Create the Automation Workflow: Design a workflow using the following activities:
o Browser Activities: Open the browser, navigate to the target URL, and close the
browser.
o Input Activities: Simulate keyboard input to enter credentials.
o Click Activities: Simulate mouse clicks to interact with buttons and links.
o Wait Activities: Introduce delays to ensure synchronization with the application.
5. Configure the Activities: Set the appropriate properties for each activity, such as the target
element, input values, and wait times.
6. Test and Debug: Execute the workflow and verify its correctness. Debug any errors or issues
that arise.
7. Optimize the Workflow: Refine the workflow to improve its efficiency and reliability.

Output:
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Result: The RPA bot successfully automates the web-based task, saving time and effort.
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EX:NO 5 Creating an Automation Process Using System Activities, Variables, and Arguments

DATE:

Aim: To automate a system-level task, such as file operations or email sending, using system activities,
variables, and arguments.

Procedure:

1. Identify the Task: Determine the specific system-level task to be automated, such as
copying files, sending emails, or working with Excel spreadsheets.
2. Design the Workflow: Create a workflow using the following activities:
o Assign Activities: Assign values to variables to store input data.
o System Activities: Use activities like "Copy File," "Send Email," or "Excel
Application Scope" to perform the task.
o Flow Control Activities: Control the flow of execution using activities like
"If," "For Each," and "While."
3. Configure the Activities: Set the appropriate properties for each activity, such as file paths,
email addresses, and Excel sheet names.
4. Test and Debug: Execute the workflow and verify its correctness. Debug any errors or issues
that arise.
5. Optimize the Workflow: Refine the workflow to improve its efficiency and reliability.

Output:
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Result: The RPA bot successfully automates the system-level task, improving productivity.
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EX:NO: 6 Implementing Automation Using System Trigger

DATE:

Aim: To automate a process based on a specific system event, such as a file being created or modified.

Procedure:

1. Identify the Trigger Event:

o Determine the specific system event that will trigger the automation. For example, a
new file being added to a specific folder.
2. Configure the System Trigger:
o Use the system trigger functionality of your RPA tool (e.g., UiPath, Automation
Anywhere) to set up a rule that monitors for the specified event.
o Configure the following parameters:
▪ File Path: The directory path to monitor.
▪ Event Type: The specific event to trigger on (e.g., File Created, File Modified,
File Deleted).
3. Design the Workflow:
o Create a workflow that will be executed when the trigger is activated. This workflow
can include various activities like:
▪ Opening the newly created file
▪ Processing the file content
▪ Sending an email notification
▪ Moving or copying the file
4. Connect the Trigger to the Workflow:
o Link the system trigger to the starting point of the workflow.
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Output:

Result:
The automation successfully responds to the system event, improving efficiency and
productivity
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EX:NO:7 Automate Login to a Web Email Account

DATE:

Aim: To automate the login process to a web-based email account using an RPA tool.

Procedure:

1. Identify the Target Website: Determine the URL of the email account's login page.
2. Record the Login Process: Use the recording feature of the RPA tool to capture the steps
involved in entering the username, password, and clicking the login button.
3. Analyze the Recorded Steps: Review the recorded steps and identify the UI elements that
need to be interacted with (e.g., input fields, buttons).
4. Create the Automation Workflow: Design a workflow using the following activities:
o Browser Activities: Open the browser, navigate to the login page, and close the
browser.
o Input Activities: Simulate keyboard input to enter the username and
password.
o Click Activities: Simulate mouse clicks to click the login button.
o Wait Activities: Introduce delays to ensure synchronization with the website.
5. Configure the Activities: Set the appropriate properties for each activity, such as the target
element, input values, and wait times.
6. Test and Debug: Execute the workflow and verify that it successfully logs into the
email account. Debug any errors or issues that arise.
7. Secure Sensitive Information: Implement secure storage mechanisms for
sensitive information like passwords.
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Output:

Result:

Automate the login process to a web-based email account using an RPA tool was executed
successfully.
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EX:NO: 8 Recording Mouse and Keyboard Actions

DATE:

Aim: To record and replay user actions to automate tasks that involve complex interactions with a user
interface.

Procedure:

1. Start the Recording: Initiate the recording feature of the RPA tool.
2. Perform the Actions: Manually perform the desired actions, such as clicking buttons, typing
text, and navigating through menus.
3. Stop the Recording: End the recording session.
4. Review the Recording: Review the recorded steps to ensure accuracy.
5. Create the Automation Workflow: Use the recorded steps to create a workflow with
appropriate activities.
6. Test and Debug: Execute the workflow and verify that it performs the actions correctly.

Output:

The RPA bot replicates the recorded actions.

Result:
Record and replay user actions to automate tasks that involve complex interactions with a user
interface was executed successfully.
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EX:NO: 9 Scraping Data from a Website and Writing to CSV

DATE:

Aim: To extract data from a website and save it to a CSV file.

Procedure:

1. Identify the Target Website: Determine the URL of the website containing the desired
data.
2. Analyze the Website Structure: Inspect the HTML structure of the website to identify the
elements containing the data.
3. Create the Automation Workflow: Design a workflow using the following activities:
o Browser Activities: Open the browser, navigate to the target URL, and close the
browser.
o Web Scraping Activities: Use activities like "Get Text," "Get Attribute," and "Data
Scraping" to extract the required data.
o File Activities: Create a CSV file and write the extracted data to it.
4. Configure the Activities: Set the appropriate properties for each activity, such as the target
element, output file path, and CSV delimiter.
5. Test and Debug: Execute the workflow and verify that the data is extracted and saved
correctly.
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Output:

Result:
Extract data from a website and save it to a CSV file output was executed and verified successfully.
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EX:NO:10 Implement Error Handling in RPA platform

DATE
Aim:
To implement error handling in a Robotics Process Automation (RPA) process to ensure that the
automation can gracefully handle exceptions, log errors, and continue or stop the execution
depending on the scenario.
Procedure:

1. Setup the RPA Environment:

Install an RPA tool such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism.

Create a new process or project in the RPA tool to implement error handling.

2. Identify Error Scenarios:

Think of potential errors that might occur in the process (e.g., webpage not found, element not
found, database connection failure, or network errors).
Consider errors such as:

• Missing files
• Incorrect data
• Timeout errors
• Application crashes

3. Use Try-Catch Blocks (or equivalent):

In most RPA platforms, you can use Try-Catch or Try-Except blocks to handle exceptions.
Define a Try block for the activities that may fail and a Catch block to handle the exceptions and log
them.

4. Log Errors:
Use activities like Log Message to log errors and Write to Log or
Write to File to record the exception details.

You may also use custom logging or reporting activities

5. Handle Specific Errors:

Catch specific exceptions (like network errors, element not found, etc.) and take specific
actions, such as retrying the operation, sending notifications, or terminating the process.
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Use Throw to propagate exceptions when needed.

6. Define Fallback Actions:

For example, in case of a timeout, you can retry the action a set number of times before sending an
email notification.

Or you can use Continue to skip a problematic step and proceed with the rest of the automation.

7. Run and Test the Automation:

Execute the automation and deliberately cause an error (e.g., by disconnecting the network or
using an invalid file path) to see if the error handling works as expected.

Check if the process recovers from the error or stops gracefully, and the error is logged correctly.

Output:
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Result:

This experiment demonstrates how error handling in RPA ensures that automations run smoothly and
can recover from potential failures.
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EX:NO:11 Web Scraping

DATE:

Aim:

To perform a web scraping task using Robotics Process Automation (RPA) to extract data from a
website , automate the process, and store the scraped data in a structured format.

Procedure:

1. Setup the RPA Environment:

 Install an RPA tool such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism

 Set up the automation environment by creating a new process in the RPA tool.

2. Choose a Website to Scrape:

 Select a website that has structured data such as a list of products, news articles, or weather
data. For example, a product list from an e- commerce site like Amazon.

3. Identify the Elements:

 Use the built-in web scraping tool in the RPA software to capture the data you want to scrape.
This usually involves selecting elements on the webpage such as titles, prices, and
descriptions.

4. Create a Sequence or Flow:

 In the RPA tool, create a sequence or flow of activities that include opening the browser,
navigating to the URL, scraping the data, and saving it.

5. Handle the Data:

 Use activities like Data Scraping, Get Text, or Extract Structured Data in the RPA tool to
retrieve the data
 Use activities like Write CSV or Write to Excel to save the scraped data.

6. Run the Automation:

 Execute the process and observe the RPA tool scraping the required data from the
webpage.
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7. Validate the Output:

 Check the stored data in the CSV or Excel file to ensure the data is scraped correctly.

Program:

1. Open Browser Activity:

 Use the Open Browser activity to launch the web page.

2. Data Scraping:
 Use the Data Scraping wizard in UiPath to capture tabular data from the webpage. This will
automatically create a data table variable.

3. Extract Data:

 The wizard identifies the repeating pattern in the data (like rows of product listings) and
extracts each element such as the product name, price, and description.

4. Write to Excel:

 This experiment demonstrates how RPA can be used to automate the process of web scraping,
reducing manual effort and providing quick, accurate results.

Output:
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Result:
Use the Write Range activity to save the scraped data to an Excel sheet was executed and verified
successfully.
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EX:NO:12 Email Query Processing

DATE:

Aim:

To automate the process of reading and responding to email queries using Robotics Process
Automation (RPA) tools like UiPath, by extracting key information from incoming emails and
sending a tailored response.

Procedure:

1. Set up the RPA Environment:

Install an RPA tool like UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism.

Create a new project or process to handle email query processing.

2. Configure Email Integration:

Configure email integration by connecting the RPA tool to an email server (e.g., Outlook, Gmail,
or Office365) using IMAP/SMTP protocols.

In UiPath, use the Get IMAP Mail Messages or Get Outlook Mail Messages activities to
retrieve emails from a mailbox.

3. Extract Information from Emails:

Once the emails are fetched, use string manipulation or regular expressions to extract key
information from the email body. For example, extract customer name, query, and any required
details (e.g., invoice number or issue description).

Use If conditions or switch cases to decide how to respond to each email based on its content
(e.g., different responses based on keywords like "invoice," "support," or "order").

4. Process the Query:

Based on the extracted information, the RPA bot can process the query.
For example:If the query contains the word "invoice," the bot can check for invoice-related
information.If it contains "support," the bot may reply with troubleshooting steps or create a support
ticket.

5. Send Automated Response:

Use Send Outlook Mail Message or Send SMTP Mail Message to send a response email to the
user based on the query. Tailor the response content based on the extracted data.
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6. Error Handling:

Implement error handling to manage issues such as email retrieval failure or failed sending of
emails.Log any errors for further troubleshooting.

7. Run and Test the Process:

Execute the RPA process and test by sending different types of emails to check if the
automation correctly processes them and responds appropriately.

Output:

RESULT:
This experiment demonstrates how RPA can be used to automate email query processing,
saving time and ensuring a faster response to customer inquiries.