Autopilot for App Generation: Transforming UiPath Apps Development

UiPath's Autopilot for Apps feature stands as a game-changer, offering developers an unprecedented method to construct app interfaces with ease. Through everyday language, documents, or images, developers can seamlessly communicate their design ideas, whether verbally or visually. Autopilot's capabilities enable the creation of diverse and intuitive interface designs, all fueled by cutting-edge AI technology. Presently, Autopilot specializes in efficiently generating and digitizing single-page forms, marking a significant leap in simplicity and effectiveness in the development process.

Overview

Autopilot for Apps simplifies UiPath Apps development, with a specific emphasis on single-page forms. Gone are the days of manually adding controls and setting up rules; now, developers can describe their forms using text or upload images/screenshots directly to the UiPath Apps homepage. Autopilot takes over, effortlessly creating a fully operational app complete with input controls matching the form's fields. Furthermore, it establishes a UiPath Data service entity for storing form data and configures rules to seamlessly transmit data to the service upon form submission.

Use Case:

Generating app from images/screenshots

Step 1. Open Orchestrator and Navigate to UiPath Apps

Step2. Select Image/Screenshot from the stored location by clicking the pin icon.

Step3. Click On the Generate Button and Wait for a few seconds while parsing and layout generation are in progress.

Step4.Once the App Is generated you can customize based on your needs by adding certain rules, adding color combinations you want.

Step 5 Once you are satisfied with your requirements then publish and deploy your app.

Input Image:

Output:

Access the output via this https://cloud.uipath.com/accelejyxktr/apps_/default/run/default/IDef6f64f095a5439d9e70912759629fae?el=vb

Advantages:

1. Streamlined Digitization: Autopilot expedites the conversion of paper forms into digital format, streamlining the process of inputting data into LOB (Line of Business) systems. Tasks that once consumed hours or days can now be completed within minutes.

2. Intuitive Interface: Developers can effortlessly craft app interfaces using common language or visual representations, fostering a wide range of design options that are intuitive for users.

3. Enhanced Efficiency: Through automated app interface and data service entity generation, Autopilot slashes development time and resources, facilitating quicker iterations and deployments.

Limitations:

- Limited to simple single-page forms at present.

- Custom rules are unavailable; solely a CreateEntityRecordRule is included for the app.

- Complex controls and excessively large or intricate forms might not perform optimally.

- Low-quality screenshots or illegible text could result in inaccurate outcomes.

- Text descriptions must closely align with the form's use case for precise generation.

Summary:

UiPath's Autopilot for Apps is a big step forward in making apps, making it easier and quicker to turn paper forms into digital ones. It's really good at making simple forms easier to work with, but developers need to remember it might not handle complicated forms or messy inputs well. Still, Autopilot is ready to change how apps are made, helping companies be more innovative and productive.