# Delay

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**Delay** is a helping keyword used to indicate delay times.

To execute this keyword type **Delay** or the shortcut **Dela** into the command line. 

## Syntax

Delay \[Value-list]

As a helping keyword for programming functions (e.g., Store) this keyword sets the time of an object.

Used as a starting keyword, Delay applies individual timing in the programmer for the current selection and attributes.

## Examples

\[Channel]> Store Cue 3 Delay 4

Creates cue 3 and sets its delay time to 4 seconds.

 

\[Channel]> Delay 4

Sets individual delay time for the current selection/attributes.