Available Actions Pane

Actions (also known as activities or steps) are specific commands, procedures or instructions that are performed during task execution. A task consists of a series of actions that are assembled sequentially in order to perform a process. Each action represents one step in the process. Actions are assembled visually by dragging them from the Available Actions pane onto the Steps pane or by simply double-clicking the desired action. For more details, see Adding Task Steps.

The Available Actions pane is comprised of over 300 built-in actions and activities, which range from starting an application, opening a web page, focusing on a window, uploading or downloading files, sending and receiving e-mail, simulating mouse or keyboard activity and much more. The Available Actions pane contains two views separated by tabs which are titled Available Actions (left illustration) and My Actions (right illustration).

Available Actions View

The top section of the Available Actions pane contains an intuitive search dialog that provides dynamic filtering, allowing you to enter all or part of an action's name and view only actions that contain matching text. The list is updated as you type.

To search for an action:

1. Click inside the search dialog box or press CTRL+SHIFT+F to automatically place the cursor inside the dialog box.

2. Type all or part of the action name you want to search for. The list of relevant actions narrow as you type each letter.

3. Use the UP or DOWN arrows to navigate to the desired action then press ENTER or click and drag the action to the Steps pane.

4. To clear the search, click "X" located on the right side of the search dialog or press ESC.

By default, AWE Actions are placed in expandable folders that are categorized in a logical format inside the Available Actions pane. Alternately, actions can be viewed individually (without the folders they typically reside in) in ascending or descending alphabetical order. All options that assist in locating and administering AWE Actions as well as customizing the Available Actions pane are contained in a pop-up menu that you can open by right-clicking a specific action or an empty spot inside the window pane.

Available Actions Right-Click Menu

My Actions View

The My Actions view puts recently used actions, your favorite actions and actions you use the most often within easy reach. That way, you don't have to remember or type anything. Just select the action from the appropriate list.

To add an action to your Favorites list:

1. Select the Available Actions tab.

2. Search for or navigate to the action you want to add to your favorites.

3. Right-click the action and select Add to Favorites.

My Actions Right-Click Menu