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Timer workflow activities

  • Versão de lançamento: Australia
  • Atualizado 12 de mar. de 2026
  • 1 min. de leitura

    • Timer activities pause workflows for set periods of time.

    • SLA Percentage Timer workflow activity
      The SLA Percentage Timer activity pauses the workflow for a duration equal to a percentage of an SLA.
    • Timer workflow activity
      The Timer activity pauses the workflow for a specified period of time.
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