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# Start Interval

## Overview

![The Start Interval Node.](/files/B85r2qZBAFtAr6zyAXUF)

The **Start Interval Node** sets an **Interval**, which occurs every *X* seconds, as specified in `Seconds` or `Timeout (sec)`.

## Attributes

| Attribute       | Type      | Description                                                         |
| --------------- | --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `Timeout (sec)` | **Float** | The time it takes to reach the next occurrence of the **Interval**. |

## Inputs

| Input             | Type      | Description                                                           |
| ----------------- | --------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| *Pulse Input* (►) | **Pulse** | A standard **Input Pulse**, to trigger the execution of the **Node**. |
| `Seconds`         | **Float** | The time it takes to reach the next occurrence of the **Interval**.   |

## Outputs

| Output             | Type           | Description                                                                                                                            |
| ------------------ | -------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| *Pulse Output* (►) | **Pulse**      | A standard **Output Pulse**, to move onto the next **Node** along the **Logic Branch**, once this **Node** has finished its execution. |
| `Instance ID`      | **InstanceID** | The assigned **Instance** of an **Object**.                                                                                            |
| `OnStart` (►)      | **Pulse**      | Flows to additional actions following **Start Interval** when it starts.                                                               |
| `OnReset` (►)      | **Pulse**      | Flows to additional actions following **Start Interval** when it is reset.                                                             |

## See Also

* [**Reset Interval**](/incari-studio/2021.4/toolbox/utilities/interval/resetinterval.md)