Build Your First Automation 360 Bot with Micah Smith | Automation Anywhere

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to build your first bot using Automation 360 by Automation Anywhere. This guide is designed for beginners, but even experienced RPA developers can benefit from a refresher on the platform. By the end of this tutorial, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to create and test a basic automation bot.

Step 1: Set Up Your Environment

Before creating your bot, ensure you have the following prerequisites:

• Access to Automation 360
• A stable internet connection
• Basic understanding of RPA concepts (optional)

For a detailed login process, refer to the Login Tutorial Page.

Step 2: Create a New Bot

1. Log in to Automation 360.
2. Navigate to the dashboard and select the option to create a new bot.
3. Name your bot and provide a brief description of its purpose.
4. Choose the appropriate settings based on your intended automation tasks.

Step 3: Explore the Workbench

1. Familiarize yourself with the Workbench interface:

   • Toolbar: Contains various tools and options for your bot.
   • Workspace: Where you will build and design your automation process.
   • Library: Access to different packages and functionalities.

2. Take note of the key features and where to find them as you will use them throughout the bot-building process.

Step 4: Use the Browser Package

1. In the Workbench, find the Browser package.
2. Drag and drop the necessary actions to automate web interactions.
3. Configure actions such as opening a browser, navigating to URLs, and scraping data.

Step 5: Utilize the Recorder Package

1. Locate the Recorder package in the Workbench.
2. Start the recorder to capture your actions:
   • Click on the record button and perform the tasks you want to automate.
   • The recorder will generate a series of actions based on your interactions.
3. Stop recording and review the captured actions to ensure they align with your automation goals.

Step 6: Test the Bot from Manual Build

1. After creating the automation using the Browser package, run your bot to test its functionality.
2. Observe the results and make adjustments as necessary.
3. Ensure that the bot performs the intended tasks without errors.

Step 7: Use the Universal Recorder

1. Open the Universal Recorder for more advanced recording capabilities.
2. Capture complex workflows that may involve multiple applications or interfaces.
3. Review and modify the recorded steps as needed to optimize the automation.

Step 8: Test the Bot from Recorder Build

1. Run the bot created with the Universal Recorder to verify its performance.
2. Check for any discrepancies and fine-tune the recorded actions.
3. Confirm that the bot reliably executes the intended tasks across different scenarios.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully built and tested your first Automation 360 bot. Key takeaways include familiarizing yourself with the Workbench, utilizing both the Browser and Recorder packages for automation, and testing your bot to ensure functionality. To further enhance your RPA skills, consider exploring more advanced tutorials and resources at Automation Anywhere University. Happy automating!