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Add delays in VBscript or Python coding

Problem

You want a short delay between executing actions or scripts in Automation or PowerForms, but there is no direct command to execute the delay in VBscript or Python.

Solution

Use the following code:

  • In VBscript:

    Dim dteWait 
dteWait = DateAdd("s", 5.0, Now()) ' change the middle value for different number of seconds 
Do Until (Now() > dteWait) 
Loop

  • In Python:

    import time 
time.sleep(5) # delay = 5 seconds