APPLICATION
Launch an executable program. If executed in a WebVue session context the application is started on the computer that is running the web back end.
WebVue support - Yes.
Mode | Mnemonic | Syntax |
1 | ISLOADED | 1 |
2 | ACTIVATE | 1 |
3 | LOAD | 2 |
4 | UNLOAD | 1 |
Syntax 1
IntVal = APPLICATION(Mode, Command);
Return type: INTEGER.
Argument |
Meaning |
Command |
The command line that is used to launch the program. This would typically include the full path for the executable. Type STR. |
Execution
Mode |
Mnemonic |
Action |
1 |
ISLOADED |
Test if a program is already loaded. |
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Return: 1 if loaded, else 0. |
2 |
ACTIVATE |
Activate a program that is already loaded. The program window is brought to the front and given focus. |
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Return: 1 if successful, else 0. |
4 |
UNLOAD |
Unload a program. |
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Return: 1 if successful, else 0. |
Syntax 2
IntVal = APPLICATION(Mode, Command[, Argument[, Start][,Folder]]);
Return type: INTEGER.
Argument |
Meaning |
Command |
The program file name. This would typically include the full path (drive and folder) for the executable. Type STR. |
Argument |
Options for the command line of the application. Optional. Type STR. |
Start |
The mode in which the program will start. Type INTEGER. The program will be loaded: 1 Normal, active. This is the default. |
Folder |
The working path of the program. The character string must present a full path including drive and folder. Type STR. If the path is incorrect, it defaults to the PcVue working directory. |
Execution
Mode |
Mnemonic |
Action |
3 |
LOAD |
Load and run a program. |
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Return: 1 if successful, else 0. |
Example
For an example, select the Example link above.