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WinAutomation includes an internal image recognition system that is used by 2 actions: "Wait keystrokes
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Whenever you are capturing an image, you will have to make sure that it complies to the
following rules:
a) It is as small as possible in order to prevent delay in image recognition
b) If there is a specific color that “dominates” the screen (e.g a white background) make sure
that the upper left corner of your image does not include that color. For example if there is a
white background start the image capture from a colored spot in your image.
If for some reason you can’t seem to make the program recognize the image, try increasing the
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tolerance factor.
Furthermore, since the internal image recognition system in WinAutomation is matching the
image line by line, you should consider capturing an image that is narrow and tall. This rule is
pretty much based on experience and results. Keep in mind that the image should still be small
enough to keep the matching process as brief as possible.
If we apply the rules above to the previous screenshot, instead of capturing:
you can capture:
in order to speed up the image recognition process.
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