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Be sure that Java is installed.
Note: The Java Sensor in RPA is only compatible with Java AWT and Java Swing applications.

To automate Java applications using the Java Sensor in Element Target activities you must enable the Java Access Bridge. Complete one of the following steps:

  • To enable Java in the Ease of Access Center:
    1. In Windows Control Panel, select Ease of Access | Ease of Access Center.
    2. In the Ease of Access Center, select Use the computer without a display.
    3. In the section, select Enable Java Access Bridge.
    4. Click OK.
    5. Restart RPA Designer and Java applications that use the accessibility API.
  • To enable the Java Access Bridge using the command line:
    1. Open a command prompt window.
    2. Execute the following command: 
      "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.x.x_xxx\bin\jabswitch" -enable
    3. Restart RPA Designer and Java applications that use the accessibility API.
  • To disable the Java Access Bridge:
    1. Open a command prompt window.
    2. Execute the following command: 
      "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.x.x_xxx\bin\jabswitch" -disable