This article describes the RPA Process functionality to throttle.
For a full list of available functions, please read PROCESS functions.
Description
The PROCESS Throttle function allows you to throttle.
Setting it up
To use the PROCESS Throttle function, follow these instructions:
{{popups:rpas/add:action=throttle}}
Once on a process map:
- Navigate to the process where you would like to add the PROCESS Throttle function
- Click on the green button’s drop-down (right side of the green button labelled “Process”)
- On the menu that appears, click on the “+ Activity” item
- From here you can select the PROCESS Throttle option
- Click "Add" once you are done
Input parameters
| Parameter | Required | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Once every | Yes | Number | 600 | Minimum seconds between executions |
| Variable | Yes | Text | - | Variable to store the last run timestamp |
Output variables
This action does not produce output variables.
Errors
This action does not produce specific errors.
Tips
- Prevents the process from running more frequently than the specified interval
- Useful for rate limiting API calls or scheduled tasks