How do I get a value from a particular location on screen using Sikuli(Java)?

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Mike picture Mike · Oct 20, 2012 · Viewed 7.1k times · Source

My scenario:

Trying to automate Calculator using Sikuli(Java). I need to get the result (in text) every time an operation is completed. Example: 1 * 2 = 2. Need to capture '2' from the resulting area/region. Can some one please help me how can I do it?

The result may be dynamic, so It becomes important for me to read it in run time and then compare it with the input values.

Thank you, Mike

Answer

alecxe picture alecxe · Oct 25, 2012

If the resulting area is a text field you can click on it, copy the text to the clipboard and read it from Env.getClipboard():

click("text_field.png")
type("a", KEY_CTRL)
type("c", KEY_CTRL)
print Env.getClipboard().strip()

Another way is to find left and right borders of the result field, drag the mouse cursor from left border to the right, copy the text via ctrl+c and use Env.getClipboard() to get it.

Hope that helps.

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