Expand Element
Expands a tree node, dropdown or menu via the UIA ExpandCollapsePattern (Windows only). No-op if the element is already expanded.
Category: Desktop Application Automation · Group: Desktop · Activity name: ExpandElement
Example
ExpandElement("<xPath>", checkOrphanedElements=False)
Inputs
| Name | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XPath | string | Yes | XPath expression that identifies the target element. | |
| Check orphaned elements | boolean | False | When the element is not found by its XPath, scan the parent window's area for elements detached from the UI Automation tree. Slower; enable only for windows known to orphan their elements. |