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While defining the cluster name, what does the IP address signify?

The IP name signifies the machine name , the physical machine that is being referred. A cluster is nothing but a group of machines. It is a unique identifier created while familiarizing the controls. During familiarisation, a configuration is automatically created at the jiffy server, with the format being Cluster_Name

Does Jiffy have Reusability feature ? Is there a way we can re-use the common flows / processes across different functions ?

The componentisation functionality of Jiffy enables you to achieve extreme re-usability. You can create your own re-usable components and share it across projects reducing the time to automate further and further helps to standardize any common procedures.

JIFFY users are provided with the functionality where frequently used Jiffy steps (a group of jiffy nodes/ automation steps) that performs a subtask can be made as a component and can be reused across tasks/processes. This avoids duplication of effort and data as well as reduces maintainability. Any changes to the subtask can be directly done in the bundled component which will automatically change all the tasks using that bundled component.

Please refer to tour section on Resuability and Maintenance < give link >

What is the first step to start any RPA project, what would be the flow? Do we start with UI learn activities for all automations?

Ideally, we will need to first identify and qualify the process for RPA before we embark into any automation activity. This would involve defining parameters like efficiency, accuracy, quality, cost and the possible FTE benefit when compared to the existing process

When the above has been ascertained, next steps would be to understand what kind of automations will be required for it - UI, DB, Rule Based, Cognitive and then define the phased approach which would start with a Discovery Phase, detailed Scope definition, define Exceptions, possible Risks and mitigation strategies and a details implementation and testing phase before it is deployed into production. Please speak to our RPA experts to get further insights into defining this RPA journey for you

What to do when you encounter a 'No matching configuration were found issue' in the Trial Version?

Make sure you log in with the same credentials that you used while configuring the RPASS bot.

How do we add dynamic page numbers in any task design?

If you want to create dynamic page numbers in task design, give the number of pages as the maximum number of pages , and even if there are less pages it will stop at that particular end page.

Do the previously created tasks get affected when Jiffy is upgraded?

No. The previously created tasks run as usual.

Can the bots be used to design other tasks after scheduling tasks in the scheduler (after scheduler runs)?

The BOT can execute only one task at a time, but once the scheduled tasks are executed and the BOT is available(free), it can be used to run other tasks.

What happens when modifications are made in the scheduled tasks?

When modifications are made in a scheduled task, the changes will reflect in the next run of the task.

What to do when a Bot Freezes and Shuts Down Automatcially?

Do the below procedure if the following error message is displayed:

Check the Jiffy properties file.
• Go to C:\jiffyservice\jiffy.properties.
• Check the URL value. It should be : https://jiffytraining.option3.io:8484
• Ensure that the URL does not contain two "https"
• Save the jiffy properties file
• Restart the bot.

How to do new Python library installation for expression node?

Version: This solution is applicable for all versions of Jiffy.

Pre-requisites: Enough disk space to download the files.

Note: Before writing any python expression using expression/web node you have to install all python packages required by that expression in the expression environment.

Steps to install Python Packages in Windows Environment (Web Node)
1. Download all pip packages required for expression from [ https://pypi.python.org/pypi ]

2. Install pip packages at command prompt using the below command
pip install --no-index --find-links=file: package name.
Eg: pip install --no-index --find-links=file:/usr/share/localrepos/pypi-packages/ lxml

Steps to install Python Packages in Linux Environment (Expression Node)
1. Download all pip packages required for expression from [ https://pypi.python.org/pypi ]

2. Login to jiffy application server and copy all pip packages required for expression to server location /var/tmp/ using Winscp or JAM.

3. Switch to jiffy expression user using the su command
For example : su jiffyexp-usr

4. Activate jiffy expression environment using the below command
source /jiffy/expression//bin/activate
Eg: source /opt/jiffy/expression/jiffyexpenv/bin/activate

5. Install python packages using the below steps
pip install --no-index --find-links=file: pip package name
Eg : pip install --no-index --find-links=file:/usr/share/localrepos/pypi-packages/ lxml