Change area (Base actions)

Change area Version 1 (Java)

Action group: Base actions, subgroup: General

Description

Action returns rectangle area, that has been changed according to provided parameters. Width, length and coordinates of the upper left corner can be changed

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Settings of parameters

Property	Description	Type	Filling example	Mandatory field
Parameters
Rectangle Area	Rectangle Area	Rectangle Location	X: 796 Y: 504; 488*210	Yes
Left upper corner X-axis shift	Shift along the x-axis of the left upper corner of the rectangle area	Numeric	234	No
Left upper corner Y-axis shift	Shift along the y-axis of the left upper corner of the rectangle area	Numeric	-50	No
Height change	Height change of the rectangle area	Numeric	10	No
Width change	Width change of the rectangle area	Numeric	-98	No
Results
Changed rectangle area	Variable in which the coordinates,length and width of the changed rectangle area will be written	Rectangle Location

Special conditions of use

If no value is entered in the optional parameter field, the coordinate value of the corresponding axis, height or width is saved to the result unchanged.

Example of use

Task

You need to retrieve individual elements from the image and save them to a folder.

Solution

Use the "Change area" and "Take screenshot" actions.

Implementation

Create a variable with arbitrary area dimensions.
Transfer the "Change area" action to the workspace.
Set the parameters of the "Change area" action.
1. In the "Rectangle area" field, add the created variable with the area dimensions.
2. Enter the required values in the remaining fields.
Move the "Take screenshot" action to the workspace.
Set the parameters of the "Take screenshot" action.
1. In the "Folder" field, add a previously created folder.
2. Select an arbitrary file name and format for the screenshot.
3. In the "Type" field, select the "Coordinates" option.
4. In the "Arbitrary rectangular area" field, add the result of the "Change area" action.
Click on the "Start" button in the top panel.