Power Automate for desktop now supports Java-specific UI automation in Java apps and applets that are built on SWT framework. Java automation in SWT framework applications With this new feature, users can run desktop flows outside the console and without opening it at all.

Premium users that are signed into Power Automate for desktop can now trigger a desktop flow through its console run URL.

In addition to the existing Text values, users can now pass more input and output variable data types in desktop flows:įor custom objects, lists and datatables, an embedded UI tool has been implemented to help users provide default values, while also supporting the corresponding JSON format.ĭesktop flows can now be triggered via an external link More data types are now supported for input and output variables New features and updates have been added, as described below.

All traditional RPA features are available with Microsoft Power though in a bit different way.We are happy to announce that the June 2022 update of Power Automate for desktop (version 2.21) has been released! You can download the latest release here.

It is provided to an admin, not to users like what other RPA provides.

Governance like security, logging, etc is provided by the Power platform.

Consider using power automate cloud, Power connectors and even integrating your own custom code to customize automation.

PAD configuration, scripts, logs, etc.

PAD will support 15 languages going forward.

You would need the paid version for this.

To share PAD flows, you have to use the Power automate cloud.

If there are actions missing, reinstall PAD and you will get back the missing actions.

PAD has a backward compatibility issue.

Ability to generate foundational RPA script in future, For heavyweight, use Fortress IQ (Microsoft partner).

Process advisor is a lightweight process discovery tool.

Power automate cloud has the ability to create custom actions.

PAD currently does not have the ability to create custom actions.

Microsoft Power Automate Desktop (PAD) is Softomotive Winautomation plus a few more things.

Missing something? Let us know in comments below. Notes from the Microsoft Power Automate Desktop discussion

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