Unable to use variable in Wait

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When trying to use input variable (set to "number") with "Wait", I get the following error message:

Timeout values can only be in the range 0 to 2147483 seconds.

I am trying to prompt for end user to input duration in seconds, and use that input as a numeric variable for "Wait".

Any examples or work arounds please, thank you.

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VJR 7,635 on at

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Looks like a bug.

It would be great if you report it via the option mentioned here.

In the interim you can make use of it as below.
Kaif_Siddique 2,108 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

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Hi @cmerenuk52 ,

The Wait action supports Timeout values range 0 to 2147483 seconds.
Value TimeUnit
2147483 Seconds
35791.38 Minutes
596.5231 Hours
24.85513 Days

I think ~24 days as input is sufficient. Better you add validation for input value to avoid the error.

@VJR Set Variable supports > 2147483 input value(i checked it). The error was because of Wait action.
The input value must fall within the range 0 to 2147483.

Let me know if any queries.

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If this helps, please Accept as solution.

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Kaif
VJR 7,635 on at

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@Kaif_Siddique

The bug does exist.

When asked to the user for an Input and if that Input variable is passed to the Wait action it throws an error.

I entered 5 in the Input dialog which is a valid number between 0 to 2147483 and even then throws the below error.
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I get this, note that it is not a runtime error:
Maybe you have an older version where that was possible, but you had to convert the user's input to a number before using it in the 'Wait' action?
VJR 7,635 on at

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I have the latest version.

Yes, the + 0 I have posted above converts it to a number and does not give the error anymore.
Kaif_Siddique 2,108 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

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Hi @VJR ,

First, I agree bug does exist.

I am not getting the same error which you have mentioned in last post. Please the below screenshot. But it works fine with + 0(after converting to number).

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Kaif
VJR 7,635 on at

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@Kaif_Siddique

Declare an Input variable of type number and use it as below and see if you get the below error.
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My guess is that the input box is coming back as text for the variable. Therefore, if you cannot change the variable type in your input box, then have the next action be “convert text to number” and then use that variable (the number variable) instead of the input variable as your Wait parameter.

best of luck!
cmerenuk52 5 on at

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VJR,
Thanks for your help, this work around is working.
VJR 7,635 on at

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That's great to know @cmerenuk52 . You can now close the thread by marking the post that resolved your issue as a solution.