11.4 Object delay dialog

Every object can have a delay option. If an object has a delay option set, a timer icon will appear next to it in the object manager dialog. You can choose between the following delay options:

‘No wait’

Object doesn't have any delay option.

‘Wait milliseconds’

If you choose this delay option, you will have to enter the time to wait in der numeric widget below. The time must be entered in milliseconds. 1000 milliseconds equal one second.

‘Wait presenter’

Wait until the user presses the forward key defined in the project properties. By default, the down cursor and page down keys are used as forward keys. See Project properties dialog for details.

‘Wait left mouse’

Wait for left mouse button

‘Wait right mouse’

Wait for right mouse button

‘Wait space key’

Wait for space key

You can also configure when the delay should be executed. The following modes are available here:

‘Before showing object’

The delay will be executed before showing the object.

‘After showing object’

The delay will be executed after showing the object.