Octoparse has introduced an enhanced functionality—the "Wait after action" feature—in version 8.7.6. This feature is now available within the configuration settings for both the "Enter Text" and "Back to Previous Page" actions.
How to set up "Wait after action"
Navigate to the Options settings panel
Enable the Wait after action checkbox
Specify the desired waiting duration
(Optional) Enable Wait until a designated element appears if you have a target page element to wait for
When to use "Wait after action"
The "Wait after action" setting is particularly critical in the following scenarios:
1. Back to Previous Page action
Websites that require Back to Previous Page action usually utilize AJAX loading mechanisms to exhibit element rendering delays. Without proper wait time implementation, Octoparse may proceed with subsequent actions prematurely, before full page rendering completes.
A random time between 3s and 15s for Wait after action is defaultly enabled for Back to Previous action.
2. Enter Text action with Enter Press submission
Certain dynamic websites trigger additional element loading upon search keyword entry. Appropriate wait time ensures all page elements are fully rendered before the Enter key activation.
Should you encounter any challenges in configuring this feature, please contact support for further assistance from the button at the bottom right.