How to delay a workflow action in Bubble.io?

Learn how to delay workflow actions in Bubble.io using the Schedule Custom Event feature. Enhance your app's functionality by adding gaps between actions easily.

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Overview

Automating workflows in Bubble.io often requires delays between actions, useful for creating gaps or waiting periods before proceeding. This guide will walk you through setting up these delays. You’ll start by opening the Workflow tab and selecting a trigger event. Then, you'll add an action and set up a delay using the "Schedule Custom Event" feature, configuring the delay parameters. Finally, you’ll create a custom event and connect it to your workflow, enhancing your Bubble.io app's functionality.

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How to delay a workflow action in Bubble.io?

Introduction Workflow automation in Bubble.io can sometimes require delays between actions. This is useful in scenarios where you need a gap or waiting period before proceeding with the next action. Fortunately, Bubble.io provides ways to implement these delays effectively. Step 1: Open the Workflow Tab

Navigate to the Bubble editor for your app.
Click on the 'Workflow' tab located on the right side of the top menu.

Step 2: Choose the Trigger Event

Click on “Click here to add an event” if you’re starting a new workflow.
Select the event type that will trigger the action (e.g., Button is clicked, Page is loaded).

Step 3: Add the Action

Click on “Click here to add an action” underneath your trigger event.
Choose the action you want to execute from the list of available actions.

Step 4: Setting Up the Delay

Before adding the delay, make sure you have added the 'Schedule Custom Event' action from the list.
In the “Click here to add an action,” choose the “Custom” category.
Select “Schedule a Custom Event.”

Step 5: Configure Delay Parameters

After selecting "Schedule a Custom Event," you'll see options to configure the delay.
Define the delay time using the "Scheduled date" field and set it to “Current Date/Time + X seconds” where X is the delay in seconds.
Choose or create the custom event you want to execute after the delay.

Step 6: Create Custom Event

If you do not have a custom event already, navigate to the “Custom Events” section in the workflow editor.
Click on “Click here to add a custom event” and configure the actions you want to happen post-delay.

Step 7: Connect Custom Event to Workflow

Go back to your initial workflow where you set the delay.
Select the custom event you created or configured to run after the delay.

Conclusion Utilizing delays in workflows can enhance the functionality and user experience of your Bubble.io applications. By using the "Schedule Custom Event" action, you can control the timing of sequences within your workflows effectively.

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