IUIAutomationElement::get_CachedName method (uiautomationclient.h)

Retrieves the cached name of the element.

This property is read-only.

Syntax

HRESULT get_CachedName(
  BSTR *retVal
);

Parameters

retVal

Return value

None

Remarks

The name of an element can be used to find the element in the element tree when the automation ID property is not supported on the element.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows 7, Windows Vista with SP2 and Platform Update for Windows Vista, Windows XP with SP3 and Platform Update for Windows Vista [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 with SP2 and Platform Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 with SP2 and Platform Update for Windows Server 2008 [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header uiautomationclient.h (include UIAutomation.h)

See also

Automation Element Property IDs

CurrentName

IUIAutomationElement

Reference