UiPath Studio autopilot generates classic Activities

Question

I'm testing UiPath Studio's Autopilot functionality and typed "Read Range from a excel file and write to a csv file".
It seem generates a sequence using classic activities.
But I want to use modern activities because classic ones are depreciated or not recommended.
How can I let the autopilot generate sequence using modern activities by default?
I'm using UiPath Studio version 2025.0.157

Answer 1

To make Autopilot use modern activities by default in UiPath Studio (2025.0.157), here’s what you can do:

1. Check Your Project Settings: • Go to Project Settings → General Tab. • Ensure the Modern Design Experience is enabled. • In the newer versions, this option is usually enabled by default, and you might not see the toggle.

2. Update Your Activity Packages: Make sure you’re using the latest versions of: • UiPath.Excel.Activities • UiPath.System.Activities You can update them through Manage Packages → Official Feed.

3. Be Clear with Autopilot Prompts: Autopilot relies heavily on your instructions. Instead of typing: • “Read Range from an Excel file and write to a CSV file.” Try: • “Read Range from an Excel file using modern activities and write to a CSV file using modern activities.”

This small clarification helps Autopilot understand your preference.

4. Replace Classic Activities Manually (if needed): If Autopilot still generates classic activities: • Swap Read Range (classic) with Excel Read Range (modern). • Replace Write CSV (classic) with Write CSV (modern).

5. Restart Studio: Sometimes, restarting UiPath Studio can ensure all configurations and updates take effect properly.

Following these steps should guide Autopilot to use modern activities by default.