How can you develop reusable RPA components and libraries to enhance productivity?

1 What are RPA components and libraries?

RPA components and libraries are reusable pieces of automation logic that you can use in different workflows and projects. They can be functions, subroutines, actions, or activities that perform a specific task, such as logging in, filling a form, sending an email, or extracting data. By using RPA components and libraries, you can avoid duplicating code, reduce errors, and save time and resources.

2 How to create RPA components and libraries?

There are different ways to create RPA components and libraries, depending on the tool and platform you use. For example, if you use UiPath, you can create custom activities using Visual Studio and C#, or use the Workflow Analyzer to identify and extract reusable parts of your workflows. If you use Automation Anywhere, you can use the Bot Store to access and download pre-built components, or use the Bot Creator to design your own reusable actions. If you use Blue Prism, you can use the Object Studio to create reusable business objects, or use the Code Stage to write custom code.

3 How to share RPA components and libraries?

Once you have created your RPA components and libraries, you can share them with your team or the wider community. You can use different methods and platforms to do so, such as repositories, marketplaces, or cloud services. For example, if you use UiPath, you can use the UiPath Marketplace to publish and download components, or use the UiPath Orchestrator to manage and distribute them across your robots. If you use Automation Anywhere, you can use the Bot Store to share and discover components, or use the Automation Anywhere Control Room to assign and monitor them across your devices. If you use Blue Prism, you can use the Blue Prism Digital Exchange to share and access components, or use the Blue Prism Cloud to deploy and manage them across your environments.

4 How to reuse RPA components and libraries?

To reuse RPA components and libraries, you need to import them into your automation projects and workflows. You can do this by using different tools and features, such as packages, references, or drag-and-drop. For example, if you use UiPath, you can use the Manage Packages option to install and update components from different sources, or use the Project Dependencies option to add references to components from other projects. You can also drag-and-drop components from the Activities panel to your workflow. If you use Automation Anywhere, you can use the Insert Action option to add components from the Bot Store or your local repository to your script. You can also drag-and-drop components from the Actions panel to your workflow. If you use Blue Prism, you can use the Import option to add components from the Digital Exchange or your local folder to your project. You can also drag-and-drop components from the Studio panel to your workflow.