Here is a new App Timer Wait Recipe for 2023.
See appTimerRecipe.msapp attached.
Formulas:
App
App OnStart
Set(gloDoneLoading,false)
App StartScreen
Screen1
Click App -> ellipses -> Run OnStart in Editor once, to test the app correctly in Power Apps Editor, before entering preview mode:
Screen 1:
Button1 Text
If(gloDoneLoading,"Done, Awaiting Timer End...","Simulate Done Loading")
Button1 DisplayMode
If(gloDoneLoading,DisplayMode.Disabled,DisplayMode.Edit)
Button1 OnSelect
Set(gloDoneLoading,true);
Label1 Text
"Loading, Please Wait"
Timer1 (on Screen 1)
AutoStart
true
This makes sure the Timer automatically starts when you are on this screen if it's set to true.
Duration
2000
It's in milliseconds.
So 2000 milliseconds means 2 seconds.
So the timer will run once for 2 seconds, running OnTimerStart when the Timer starts, and OnTimerEnd when the Timer ends.
Then, the Timer just stops unless Repeat is set to true.
The Timer should start again every 2 seconds if the Repeat property is also set to true, which results in running OnTimerStart again when it starts again, and OnTimerEnd again when it ends again.
OnTimerEnd
If(gloDoneLoading,Navigate(Screen2))
This formula runs after the Duration of the Timer has elapsed.
Repeat
true
Make sure the Timer doesn't run only once, but repeats instead.
Visible
false
Hides the Timer so we don't actually see it.
Screen 2:
Button 1_1 OnSelect
Set(gloDoneLoading,false);Navigate(Screen1);
Button 1_1 Text
"Simulate Loading Again"
Label 1_1 Text
"Done!"
Also See appTimerRecipe.msapp attached.
How to import:
1. Download the attached file appTimerRecipe.msapp to your Downloads Folder, Desktop or anywhere of your choosing on your computer.
2. Create a new blank Power App Canvas App. Then, go to Ellipses to right of Settings on top bar, then click Open in the sub-menu
3. Click Browse Files
4. When prompted to choose a File from your computer, navigate to where you downloaded the attachment appTimerRecipe.msapp and then select it, then click Open
5. The app should now be imported in and ready to test and play with!
5. To test the app correctly, be sure to click App -> ellipses --> Run OnStart once before entering preview mode.
