Start PC-DMIS in Operator Mode via Code

I would like to start PC-DMIS in operator mode, specifically to disable the Edit Window. Here is the snippet of the C# code:

app = (PCDLRN.Application)Activator.CreateInstance(Type.GetTypeFromProgID("PCDLRN.Application"));
progs = app.PartPrograms;
events = app.ApplicationEvents;
app.Visible = true;
app.OperatorMode = true;

Unfortunately, the user can still open the Edit Window (View -> Edit Window) to make changes to the program. Does anyone have a sample code that does what I'm trying to do?

Thanks.

cmshieh over 5 years ago

vpt.se Based on your comment, I have found a solution. Instead of looking for "app = null", one needs to look for "app.Visible = false" and then trigger a computer to sign out. This is because when launching PCDMIS via automation with AutomationStartupOptions.txt, PCDMIS does not truly "exit" when exiting. Instead PC-DMIS becomes a background process, and when it happens, app.Visible = false. Problem solved!
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AndersI over 5 years ago in reply to cmshieh

What happens if someone clicks the "Minimize" Icon on the PC-DMIS Window - wouldn't that also make .Visible=False? Or is it only setting .WindowState?
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vpt.se over 5 years ago in reply to cmshieh

What AndersI said. Make sure that minimizing PC-DMIS does not trigger a computer shutdown...
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