Script execution was stopped due to a timeout

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Hi everyone, 
 I've custom VB script that iterates over number of documents and changes some metadata, the script works fine as expected in hundreds of documents; but when number of files becomes thousands it gives timeout exception. 
 I there anyway to increase the execution timeout, or the only option is to split the files and run the script on chunks? 
 
 Looking forward,

Joonas Linkola · Accepted Answer

You can increase the timeout via Advanced Vault Settings > Scripting with system administrator rights, but it might be worth thinking if your solution could be refactored somehow to avoid running into timeout issues. At least if you need to run this script often.

Joonas Linkola · Answer

You are likely not connected as a system administrator, the scripting options are only available for sysadmins. Is this an on-premise vault or a cloud vault?

Craig Hawker · Answer

I would reiterate Joonas' point: I would strongly recommend that you look at alternate ways to approach this. Increasing the script timeout simply (to coin an English phrase) "moves the goal posts"; you're still likely to encounter issues at some point in time due to the volume of objects or server load or something, and you've made it far more likely that you'll encounter associated problems such as database locks. 
 The correct approach would be to use the Vault Application Framework and to move this logic to be done asynchronously via task queues. These are run "in the background" so the user doesn't have to wait whilst the UI is "locked" for the script to work. They can run outside of transactions so there's no timeout concern (but can opt-in to transactions at locations where they need it). 
 If you need assistance with getting started with the Vault Application Framework then you can read about it on the Developer Portal . If you work for a partner then you can reach out to your local partner team for details on other support and training that's available. If you work for an end-user then please do speak to your partner about options.

Script execution was stopped due to a timeout

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