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# Wait

Wait occurs after a set time in seconds has passed since the trigger became active.

**Wait(s):** how many seconds must pass after this trigger became active.

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Authors can choose between:

1. A fixed duration (s).
2. Dynamic Duration: link a Virtual Object's custom attribute (integer or float type) to control the wait time. Fixed duration is disabled when this option is active.

Parameters:

1. **Entity Type:** None (Fixed Duration) or Virtual Object.
2. **Entity:** the Virtual Object you want to choose.
3. **Attribute:** the custom attribute on the selected Virtual Object (must be a float or integer).
4. **Duration:** direct time input (when using fixed duration).