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The setTimeout() JavaScript function used in a service fails with "Error: ReferenceError: setTimeout is not defined" in ThingWorx all releases

Modified: 27-Jan-2017   


Applies To

  • ThingWorx Platform 6.6 SP3 to 8.4

Description

  • The SetTimeout() service failed with following error in ThingWorx
Error: ReferenceError: "setTimeout" is not defined
  • While creating service in ThingWorx Composer no objection is raised by the ThingWorx Composer on using the setTimeout() function
  • Use case scenarios are:
    • Attempting to re-send emails if it fails to deliver in n number of attempts after waiting for certain amount of time
    • Get controller connected to a Gateway if the initial connection failed due to any reason
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