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Delay

Delay Node

Delay Node UI

Type: Function

Compatible with: Flow Graph, Connector Graph

Description:

The Delay Node introduces a pause in the flow of messages within your graph. This delay can be a fixed duration or a random interval within a specified range. The node is non-blocking, meaning that it delays the processing of the current message without interrupting the execution of other nodes in the graph.

Settings Parameters:

  • Action:
    • Delay: Introduces a fixed delay.
    • Random Delay: Introduces a random delay within a specified range.
  • Between/For (depending on selected Action):
    • Between: The minimum and maximum values of the random delay range.
    • For: The fixed duration of the delay.
  • Unit:
    • Seconds: The unit of time for the delay.
    • Milliseconds: The unit of time for the delay.

Input:

  • msg: The message object to be delayed.

Output:

  • msg: The same message object, emitted after the specified delay.
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