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lphilippe_macau
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9 years ago
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What is the maximum delay for the WaitAliasChild method?

Hi, 

 

I've been using the WaitAliasChild method, but it doesn't seem to be waiting the entire delay that I've set (4700000). What is the max delay that can be set for this method. It is not described in the online help files?

 

Thanks, 

L-P

  • DWalsh's avatar
    DWalsh
    9 years ago

    Hi LP

     

    There is no limit to the setting. Basically with the wait or even delay methods. If WaitTime is 0, the method searches for the specified object once and returns immediately.

     

    If the requirement is to wait for the object to become visible or available I would look at reducing the setting to 0 and seeing if that helps.

     

    Regards

    Damien 

     

    TestComplete Sales Engineer

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    DWalsh
    Moderator
    9 years ago

    Hi LP

     

    There is no limit to the setting. Basically with the wait or even delay methods. If WaitTime is 0, the method searches for the specified object once and returns immediately.

     

    If the requirement is to wait for the object to become visible or available I would look at reducing the setting to 0 and seeing if that helps.

     

    Regards

    Damien 

     

    TestComplete Sales Engineer

    • lphilippe_macau's avatar
      lphilippe_macau
      Contributor
      9 years ago

      Hi Damien, 

       

      Thanks for the answer. So I get that there isn't a limit for the wait, but is there a limit for the number that is entered. The difference being that maybe an integer is too big, but the 0 will work to wait indefinitely. 

       

      For now I'll try the 0, but I'd still like to know if there is a maximum. 

       

      Thanks, 

      L-P