Delay
What It Does
The Delay node temporarily holds a value for a specific duration before passing it to the output. It's useful for creating timing effects or simulating processing time in your graph.
Inputs
| Name | Description | Type | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | The data you want to delay | Any | Yes |
| Delay | How long to wait in milliseconds before outputting the value | Number | No |
Outputs
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Value | The delayed value (same as input) | Any |
How to Use It
- Drag the Delay node into your graph.
- Connect the value you want to delay to the "Value" input.
- Set the "Delay" input (defaults to 1000ms if not specified).
- When the node is triggered, it will wait for the specified delay and then output the value.
Tips
- Use shorter delays (under 500ms) for subtle timing effects and longer delays for more noticeable pauses.
- The delay is measured in milliseconds (1000ms = 1 second).
See Also
- Passthrough: For immediately passing values without delay.
- Time: For getting the current time or measuring durations.
Use Cases
- Animation Sequencing: Delay different parts of a color or spacing animation to create staggered effects.
- Simulated Loading: Create realistic delays between state changes to mimic processing time.
- Timed Updates: Schedule token changes to happen after a certain period has elapsed.