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Beginner Track

Start from the basics and learn how Octoparse AI works through simple concepts, hands-on examples, and guided tutorials.

Explains the fundamental ideas behind building automation workflows

How Octoparse AI automates your busywork in a smarter way?

Automation basics: Variables & ParametersUnlock the full potential of automation with flexible and reusable data handling.

Automation basics: Conditionals, loops & wait

Automation Basics: Understanding Data TypesStrings, numbers, and lists. Walk through how data is expressed in RPA.

How to Turn Your Automation Idea into an RPA Workflow

Watch It in Action – A Sample Workflow Explained

Common Causes and Fixes When Elements Not FoundLearn why “element not found” errors happen in web automation and how to resolve them step by step.

Getting Support with Octoparse AINavigate self-help, community, and official support to resolve issues fast

Learn how to interact with web pages, work with elements, and create browser-based automation.

Automation Basics: Webpage Objects & ElementsLearn the basics of web automation in Octoparse AI—what Web Objects and Web Elements are, how they work, and how to capture them correctly.

2. One-Click Data ExtractionExtract structured data from web pages with a single automated action

3. Multiple Command Data ExtractionBuild multi-step extraction workflows for complex or customized data

4. Web Automation in Action: Mastering Amazon Data CollectionTransform your automation knowledge into a real-world project by mastering Amazon product data collection

Excel Automation

Covers how to read, write, process, and export Excel data in automation workflows.

1. Introduction to Excel AutomationConcepts you need to know about how to automate Excel tasks

2. Launching ExcelOpen Excel files and prepare them for automated operations

3. Reading data from ExcelRead values from cells, rows, and tables in an Excel file.

4. Writing Data to ExcelWrite automation results into cells or append new rows in Excel

5. Loop Through ExcelProcess rows repeatedly using loops to automate bulk operations

Learn how to automate desktop applications using clicks, keystrokes, and UI element recognition.

1. Introduction to UI automationA gentle, practical guide to controlling desktop apps, windows, and elements

2. Window OperationsA beginner-friendly guide to controlling software windows for reliable workflow

3. Interacting with UI ElementsLearn how to bridge the gap between your computer and your data by mastering the core interactions that bring UI automation to life.

4. Data Extraction from Your DesktopTurning local software into structured data sources—no API required

Mouse, Keyboard & Image Automation

Covers automation techniques based on mouse actions, keyboard input, and image recognition.

1. Beyond Elements: Mouse, Keyboard, and Image AutomationMastering the "Human-Like" tools to automate any software, even the most stubborn ones

2. Mouse Automation: Master of PrecisionControlling the cursor to navigate any interface through your Octoparse AI workflows

3. Keyboard Automation: RPA's VoiceSpeeding up data entry and navigation through precise keystrokes and shortcuts

4. Image Automation: Giving Your Workflow "Eyes"Navigating stubborn interfaces by seeing and acting on visual cues

5. Choosing Your Strategy: Element vs. ImageA strategic guide to building resilient workflows when software elements are hard to capture