How can I use DesktopUI technology to automate Chrome?

DesktopUI technology is normally used to automate desktop applications but in some cases, the user may have to use it with web browsers, such as Chrome. This article explains how DesktopUI technology can be used to automate Chrome.

Desktop UI technology can access Chrome objects underneath browsers using a special argument,

--force-renderer-accessibility in the Start application block. After that, you should be able to capture all UI elements under Chrome, as usual. Here's an example: 

Note: Ensure you kill all chrome.exe processes before running the script, otherwise it will not run.

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