Appian RPA Set Search Context wildcard in title name

Question

Hello,

I would like some help on how to use wildcards when search for a window, so the RPA can search for explorer and select the first window (index 0) when recording it ask for a complete name if I enter * in the text and modify the Name to search it enter the * as string.

[DEBUG] 2025-12-09 12:50:51 13s (0h) - Element search criteria: SearchCriteria [controlType=Window, automationId=null, name=Escritorio - Explorador de archivos, className=, failIfMultiple=false, failIfNotFound=true, index=0]
[DEBUG] 2025-12-09 12:50:52 13s (0h) - Waiting for condition "Searching for element...", try #1 of #1

Thanks

shubhama926776 · Answer

The * is treated as a literal character, not a wildcard. Remove it from the name field to broaden your search.
To pick the first Explorer window, set Control type = Window and Index = 0, and leave Name empty.

If above method didn't work below approach once,
If you want to ensure it's specifically an Explorer window, you can also add: Class name = CabinetWClass (Explorer's window class)

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