Timeout

Description

Enables entry of a timeout value for the given task. A timeout is an exception that automatically occurs if task execution does not finish within the time period specified. This feature is often used to abort a running task within a specified time period so that the task does not sit idle waiting indefinitely for input that may never come, which can prove essential in automation environments that require little or no user interactions.

To access the Timeout properties of a managed task, from Task Administrator Managed Tasks view, right-click the desired task and select Go to > Timeout.

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Practical usage

Used to set a timeout period for a task.

Parameters

Property Description
Use Timeout If enabled, a timeout period will be set for the task (disabled by default).  
Timeout after (seconds) Specifies the maximum time to elapse before a timeout error occurs. The maximum values are:
  • 2147483 seconds

  • 35791 minutes

  • 596 hours

  • 24 days