---
title: "system.util.getInactivitySeconds"
description: "Returns the number of seconds since any keyboard or mouse activity."
---

# system.util.getInactivitySeconds

> Returns the number of seconds since any keyboard or mouse activity.

This function is used in **Python Scripting**.

## Description
:::note
This function will always return zero in the Designer.
:::

## Client Permission Restrictions
This scripting function has no [Client Permission](../../../ignition-modules/vision/vision-project-properties/vision-project-properties.md#vision-permissions-properties) restrictions.

## Syntax
`system.util.getInactivitySeconds()`

### Parameters
Nothing
### Returns
**Integer** - The number of seconds the mouse and keyboard have been inactive for this client.
### Scope
Vision Client

## Code Examples
```python title="Example #1"
# This code could run in a global timer script.
# After a 5-minute timeout, navigate back to the home screen
if system.util.getInactivitySeconds()>300 and system.nav.getCurrentWindow()!="Home":
   system.nav.swapTo("Home")
```