ComfyUI Node: DELAY (JOV) ✋🏽

DELAY (JOV) ✋🏽:

The DELAY (JOV) ✋🏽 node is designed to introduce pauses in your workflow, allowing you to control the timing of operations within your AI art generation process. This node is particularly useful when you need to synchronize different parts of your workflow or introduce intentional delays for various reasons, such as waiting for external processes to complete. The node accepts an optional input to pass through and a timer parameter to specify the duration of the delay. If no timer is provided, it defaults to a maximum delay. During the delay, the node periodically checks for messages that may interrupt the delay, ensuring that the workflow can be dynamically adjusted if needed. Once the delay is completed, the node returns the input passed to it, allowing the workflow to continue seamlessly.

DELAY (JOV) ✋🏽 Input Parameters:

Lexicon.PASS_IN

This is an optional input parameter that allows you to pass any data through the node. The data provided here will be returned after the delay period is completed. This can be useful for maintaining the flow of data through your workflow without interruption. The default value is None.

Lexicon.TIMER

This parameter specifies the duration of the delay in seconds. It accepts integer values, with a step of 1. The minimum value is -1, which indicates that the delay should default to the maximum allowed delay. If no value is provided, it defaults to 0, meaning no delay. The maximum delay is defined by the system's JOV_DELAY_MAX constant. This parameter allows you to control how long the node should pause before continuing with the workflow.

DELAY (JOV) ✋🏽 Output Parameters:

Lexicon.PASS_OUT

This output parameter returns the data that was passed into the node through the Lexicon.PASS_IN parameter. The primary function of this output is to ensure that the workflow can continue with the same data after the delay period has elapsed. This helps in maintaining the continuity and integrity of the data flow within your workflow.

DELAY (JOV) ✋🏽 Usage Tips:

• Use the Lexicon.TIMER parameter to control the exact duration of the delay, ensuring that your workflow synchronizes perfectly with external processes or other parts of your workflow.
• If you need to introduce a maximum delay without specifying an exact duration, set the Lexicon.TIMER parameter to -1. - Monitor the workflow for any messages that may interrupt the delay, allowing for dynamic adjustments and ensuring that the workflow remains responsive to changes.

DELAY (JOV) ✋🏽 Common Errors and Solutions:

"delay [cancelled] ({step}): {ident}"

• Explanation: This error occurs when the delay is interrupted by a cancel message.
• Solution: Ensure that the workflow is not sending unintended cancel messages. Check the conditions under which cancel messages are sent and adjust them as necessary.

"delay [continue] ({step}): {ident}"

• Explanation: This message indicates that the delay is continuing as expected.
• Solution: No action is needed as this is an informational message. If you see this message frequently, it means the delay is functioning correctly.

"Invalid timer value"

• Explanation: This error occurs when the Lexicon.TIMER parameter is set to a value outside the allowed range.
• Solution: Ensure that the Lexicon.TIMER parameter is set to an integer value within the allowed range (-1 to JOV_DELAY_MAX). Adjust the value accordingly to avoid this error.