Frequently Asked Questions about Wait-for in AWS Actions

This document addresses common questions and issues related to the "Wait for" feature in AWS Action nodes within QFlow executions.

Which APIs support the "Wait for Action Node" checkbox?

All AWS APIs that have waiter functionality support the "Wait for Action Node" checkbox. This option can be activated during node configuration or workflow execution to utilize the wait mechanism.

What happens if the "Wait for" checkbox is not selected during workflow execution?

If the checkbox is not selected, the workflow execution proceeds without using the wait mechanism. Existing functionality prior to the introduction of the "Wait for" feature remains unaffected and continues to operate as before.

What is the timeout duration for the "Wait for Action Node" feature?

The timeout duration for the "Wait for" mechanism is set to 1 hour.

Can the "Wait for" feature be used multiple times within a single workflow?

Yes. You can configure and use the "Wait for" action multiple times within a workflow as needed.

Can an AWS Action Node be edited if the "Wait for" feature is already enabled?

Yes. AWS Action Nodes can be edited even after the "Wait for" feature has been enabled on them.

Will an error message be displayed if the AWS Action Node fails during execution with "Wait for" enabled?

Yes. If the node fails, an error message will be displayed on the Execution Details page for the AWS Action Node.

What happens if an action fails on an AWS resource?

If an action fails, the workflow execution will halt at the failed action step. An error message will be shown at the corresponding AWS Action Node.

How can I verify that the AWS Action Node waited for the action to complete?

You can review the Execution Details of the workflow-triggered step for the AWS Action Node to confirm whether it waited for the action to complete.