Add delays in VBscript or Python coding

Problem

You want a short delay between executing actions or scripts in Automation or Designer 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