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# Wait

Wait(s): How long in seconds time has passed after this trigger was active.

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Authors have the option to&#x20;

1. Enter 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), Virtual Object&#x20;
2. Entity: The Virtual Object you want to choose
3. Attribute: Custom attribute attached to the Virtual Object selected (must be a float or integer)
4. Duration: Direct time input (when using fixed duration)