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title: "Delaying the Start of SMS Result Outputs | Technical Reference"
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description: "Learn about delaying the start of SMS result outputs. "
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# Delaying the Start of SMS Result Outputs

Output of SMS results can optionally be started after a delay period.

The following code snippet shows an example of SMS result output starting at 4 hours:

... <output output_after="14400.0" format="SMS9">

<variables>

Depth

Elevation

Flow

Velocity

Hazard

</variables>

<frequency>120</frequency>

</output> ...