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Delay between tests

Delay between tests is an optional pause inserted after one selected test finishes and before the next begins.

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Definition

Delay between tests is an optional pause inserted after one selected test finishes and before the next begins.

What it is for

It spaces out a multi-test run without editing the tests themselves.

How it works

  • Set the delay in the Run Tests or Run Test dialog; Rima pauses that many seconds after each test finishes before starting the next.
  • It applies to that run only; the tests themselves are unchanged.

Example

Run five account-creation tests with a three-second delay between them to avoid triggering a development API rate limit.

Common use cases

  • Respect a rate limit.
  • Allow shared state to settle.
  • Make a demonstration easier to follow.
  • Reduce load on a fragile test environment.

Where to find it

Set the value in the Run Tests or Run Test dialog before starting a multi-test execution.

Limitations, requirements, and permissions

  • The delay accepts 0 to 60 seconds, in 0.1-second steps.
  • Applies between tests in one run; it does not pause steps inside a test; use a wait step for that.

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