Tutorial: Top RPA Tools: UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere

1. Introduction

In this tutorial, we will be exploring the top three RPA (Robotic Process Automation) tools in the market: UiPath, Blue Prism, and Automation Anywhere. Our goal is to understand the features, strengths, and weaknesses of each tool and learn how to use them for automating business processes.

By the end of this tutorial, you will:

• Understand the basics of RPA
• Know the top 3 RPA tools and their features
• Be able to compare these tools and choose the best one for your needs

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of programming and understanding of business processes.

2. Step-by-Step Guide

RPA is a technology used to automate business processes that are repetitive, rule-based, and involve digital systems. The top 3 RPA tools are:

• UiPath: A tool that offers an easy-to-use visual interface for automating processes. It supports a wide range of applications and systems.

• Blue Prism: A tool that uses a business-object based approach for automation and provides a high level of control over the automation process.

• Automation Anywhere: This tool uses smart automation technology and can automate complex tasks.

UiPath

Example: Automating a simple process in UiPath

1. Open UiPath Studio and create a new process.
2. Use the 'Type Into' activity to type into a text field (for example, a search box).
3. Use the 'Click' activity to click a button (for example, a search button).
4. Run the process and observe the automation.

This is a simple example, but UiPath can automate much more complex processes involving multiple applications and systems.

Blue Prism

Example: Creating a business object in Blue Prism

1. Open Blue Prism and create a new business object.
2. Define the actions that the business object should perform (for example, logging into a system, entering data, clicking buttons).
3. Use the business object in a process to automate these actions.

Blue Prism requires a bit more setup than UiPath, but it provides a high level of control over the automation process.

Automation Anywhere

Example: Creating a task in Automation Anywhere

1. Open Automation Anywhere and create a new task.
2. Use the 'Insert keystrokes' command to type into a text field.
3. Use the 'Mouse click' command to click a button.
4. Run the task and observe the automation.

Automation Anywhere uses smart automation technology, which makes it capable of automating complex tasks.

3. Code Examples

Since these RPA tools use a visual interface for creating automation, there isn't any traditional code to show. However, in each tool, you can view the underlying code or script that is generated when you create an automation.

4. Summary

In this tutorial, we:

• Introduced the basics of RPA
• Discussed the top 3 RPA tools: UiPath, Blue Prism, and Automation Anywhere
• Showed examples of how to use each tool

Next, you might want to try automating a process using each tool and see which one you prefer. You can also explore more advanced features of each tool.

5. Practice Exercises

1. Exercise 1: Automate a simple process (like searching for a phrase on Google) using UiPath.

2. Solution: Use the 'Type Into' activity to type the phrase into the search box, and the 'Click' activity to click the search button.

3. Exercise 2: Create a business object in Blue Prism that logs into a system (for example, a web-based email account).

4. Solution: Define actions for entering the username and password and clicking the login button. Use this business object in a process to automate the login.

5. Exercise 3: Create a task in Automation Anywhere that opens a specific website and clicks a specific link.

6. Solution: Use the 'Open website' command to open the website, and the 'Mouse click' command to click the link.

Remember to practice regularly to become proficient in using these tools.