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. 1.Selector XML format uses title and title_op attributes (equal, contains, starts-with, ends-with, regex).
  2. 2.contains is the safest default match strategy.
  3. 3.OCR fallback (Pattern 2) bypasses the selector engine entirely.
  4. 4.ControlRepository injection: these patterns build the selector string for use with UI automation actions.
  5. 5.Testing selectors: Use the PAD designer UI element picker to verify.

Dependencies

  • Selector Fallback Chain
  • Window Focus Manager