The recorder can't locate control elements

When you try to map Java™ elements, the recorder can't locate the control elements.

Symptoms

The Java™ driver can't locate the control elements. IBM RPA Studio does not throw any errors, or present visual cues.

Causes

The following list describes the possible causes:

You are using a customized version of Java™.
Your computer is missing the Java™ Runtime Environment.

Resolving the problem

The following sections show how to resolve the problem based on the cause.

You are using a customized version of Java™

Open the command line interface.
Open the path to customized Java™ installation within the command line:
```
cd path/to/installation/folder
```
Run the following command:
```
bin\jabswitch.exe -enable
```

Computer is missing the Java™ Runtime Environment

Open the Start Menu and search for Edit the system environment variables.
Click Environment Variables....
In the System Variables section, click New....
Enter the variable name WDG_JAVA_IGNOREINSTALLKEY.
In the Variable value field, type 1 and click OK.
Restart the computer.

This procedure makes IBM RPA initialize the Java™ driver even if it's not already installed.