Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Software Resources

Robotic Process Automation, RPA, is a software technology that allows for the automation of various computer tasks or computer-based business processes. RPA is a broad term for process automation or workflow automation technology, used to streamline both complex and simple processes that are typically done by a human on a computer. Automation is achieved by deploying software “bots” that have been trained on the exact mouse-motions, keystrokes, and rule-based logic underlying a given task. Foxtrot by EnableSoft is an RPA software.

Element instances represent a single authenticated user for any element, such as DropBox, Google, or any other API provider that you wish to connect. To authenticate with a service, you will enter the credentials associated with your account, and every call you make through that element instance will use your account for that element. For each user or customer that is connecting to any element, a different element instance will need to be created.

Element tokens are the unique strings that we use to verify the identity of element instances. This token is used in the Authorization header sent in many requests including all requests that use a specific instance. You may have seen some requests in our API docs require the element token to be provided in the Authorization header. Finding the Element Token: From the Elements Catalog, click on the blue bubble which has the number of instances you currently have active for the underlying element. While hovering over the desired instance, click "View Token". The token should be displayed along with a convenient button which will copy the token to your keyboard if clicked.