Wait for Target

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Note: The Actions Quick Reference provides a complete list of actions that you can print for easy reference.

What is the Wait for Target Action?

The Wait for Target Action waits for a target to appear or disappear before allowing the script continue.  

Note: The settings on the Timing tab control the amount of time to wait for the target to appear or disappear.

Creating a Wait for Target Action

Drag and drop the Selector onto the target to display the Target Preview . Choose the Wait for Target Action to display the Action Builder.

Select the Rules to modify how Foxtrot will find the target. Both the Timing  and Error settings for this action may be configured to fine tune the how the Action will run.

Note: For more information about Timing and Error settings, read the Action Builder article.

Choose one of the following wait options :

  • Wait for target to appear

  • Wait for target to disappear

Optionally add Notes to the Action to document any special instructions or functionality. When the Run Switchis set to Run, the action will be executed after clicking OK.

Note: The run switch is set to Run by default. To create or modify this action without executing it, click the slider to change the option to Don't Run.  For more information, see Action Builder.

Click the OK button to save the Action.