Delay/Wait command

Use the Delay/Wait command to add a timed delay or a wait condition to Task Bot/MetaBot Logic.

Delay
Delays the next step in the Task Bot/MetaBot Logic.
  • Specify whether to delay for a specific time period or for a randomized time period based on a range.
  • Specify milliseconds or seconds.
Wait for window
Adds a condition to wait for the contents of a screen (or an area in the application) to change before doing the next set of actions.
  • Specify whether to wait for the window to open or close.
  • From the drop-down menu, select the window.
    Note: If the window is active but does not appear in the drop-down menu, click Refresh.
  • Specify the number of seconds to wait for the condition to become true.
  • Specify the action to take if the condition is not satisfied:
    • Continue with the next action.
    • Stop the Task.
Wait for screen change
Adds a condition to wait until a rectangular shape on the screen changes before doing the next action:
  • Specify whether the change is for a Window or Screen.
  • From the drop-down menu, select the window or screen.
  • Click Capture to identify the image to use for the comparison.
  • Specify the number of seconds to compare the screen.
  • Specify the action to take if the condition is not satisfied:
    • Continue with the next action.
    • Stop the Task.
When Secure Recording Mode is enabled:
Images are not captured.