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:WAIT

Script Statement: This is used to stop processing of the script for a specified period of time. In the meantime, other tasks will be completed.

Syntax

:WAIT Time

Syntax

Description/Format

Time

The time in seconds that defines how long the run should be paused.
Format: script variable or number

Comments

You can use this script statement to pause the processing of a script. Processing is paused for the specified period of Time and will then continue.

This script statement causes all open transactions of the script to be written to the AE databaseA database is an organized collection of data including relevant data structures..

Examples

Script processing will pause for 10 seconds.

:WAIT 10

 

See also:

Script element Description

:STOP

This cancels the processing of a script.

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