Use the Break component

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
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    • Break a loop at any time with the Break component in the RPA Desktop Design Studio.

    Before you begin

    Role required: none

    About this task

    You can configure the properties for the Break component.
    Table 1. Properties of the Break component
    Property Description
    Delay After Execution The number of seconds to pause after running.
    Delay Before Execution The number of seconds to pause before running.
    Message Custom message for the user.
    Enable Timeout Option to set a timeout value.
    Timeout Number of seconds that the operation ends after if not completed. To apply this value, you must set the Enable Timeout property.

    Procedure

    1. In the Toolbox pane, navigate to Loops > Break.
    2. Drag the Break component to the Design surface.
    3. Connect the control port of the Break component to the corresponding port of the another component as described in the following table.
      Port type Port name Data type Purpose of connection Default value Mandatory?
      Control In Control In Not applicable Takes the input from another component when the defined condition is fulfilled. Not applicable Yes
    4. Optional: To test the component, under the DESIGN tab, click Run.