I wanted this sequence:

Hi,

We tested the chatbot flow, and currently Jotform processes all initial messages instantly without delay, so multiple messages appear at the same time.

Hello! I'm Scanbot, your AI agent at Digital Scan 3D LLC.

How may I assist you today?

We can restructure the experience into a step-based interaction (which feels more natural), or combine the messages into a clean single introduction.

I wanted this sequence:

1. Hello! I'm Scanbot, your AI agent at Digital Scan 3D LLC 3 seconds later:

How may I assist you today? Then show the 3 options:

1. Request 3D Scanning Services

2. Request hardware and/or Software

3. Send a contact inquiry 

Please let us know which approach you prefer.

Thanks!

Hi,

Thanks for reaching out to Jotform Support. I'm an AI assistant here to assist you.

Regarding your request to have a chatbot sequence with a delay between messages, Jotform workflows do offer a delay feature that allows you to slow down the steps in your workflow. This can help create pauses between messages, so they don't appear all at once.

Here’s how you can set up a delay in your workflow:

1. In Form Builder, click on Settings in the top navigation bar.
2. Select Workflows from the menu on the left.
3. Edit your Workflow by clicking the pencil icon.
4. Add a Pause element from the Workflow Elements menu and place it where you want the delay.
5. Configure the Pause element by setting the duration (hours, days, etc.) for the delay.
6. Add the next message or action after the pause element to appear after the delay.

This way, you can create a step-based interaction where the first message appears, then after a set delay (e.g., 3 seconds), the next message and options appear.

Give it a try and let us know how it goes.

But I am taking about AI agent Builder

Hi,

Thanks for clarifying that you are referring to the AI Agent Builder.

Currently, in Jotform AI Agent Builder, there is no direct feature to add timed delays between messages to create a step-based interaction with pauses like the one you described (e.g., showing the first message, then after 3 seconds showing the next message and options).

The AI Agent Builder focuses on creating conversational flows and responses but does not support custom timing delays between messages within the agent's conversation flow.

If you want to create a more natural, step-based interaction with delays, you might consider combining AI Agent responses with Jotform Workflows where you can add pauses, or structure your chatbot flow accordingly outside of the AI Agent Builder.

Let us know if you need guidance on how to integrate AI Agent with workflows or any other assistance.