IUIAutomation::ElementFromHandleBuildCache method (uiautomationclient.h)
Retrieves a UI Automation element for the specified window, prefetches the requested properties and control patterns, and stores the prefetched items in the cache.
Syntax
HRESULT ElementFromHandleBuildCache(
[in] UIA_HWND hwnd,
[in] IUIAutomationCacheRequest *cacheRequest,
[out, retval] IUIAutomationElement **element
);
Parameters
[in] hwnd
Type: UIA_HWND
The window handle.
[in] cacheRequest
Type: IUIAutomationCacheRequest*
A pointer to the cache request, which specifies the properties and control patterns to store in the cache.
[out, retval] element
Type: IUIAutomationElement**
Receives a pointer to the element.
Return value
Type: HRESULT
If this method succeeds, it returns S_OK. Otherwise, it returns an HRESULT error code.
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) |