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● Focus control in connection with OEM software
● All applications of a standard PC run under one desktop.
How to call-up HMI-Advanced in a separate desktop as remedy is described in the following
section.
Remedy
Through the dynamic creation of a separate desktop for the HMI-Advanced software, the
features indicated above are limited to this desktop. In addition, up to three desktops can be
defined without these restrictions. Various methods can be used to switch between the
desktop with HMI-Advanced and the other desktops at any time. Desktop creation is
configurable. The solution is only available for PGs/PCs, not for PCU 50.3.
Desktop applications:
● In addition to a standard desktop that is always present, one or more desktops are
● HMI-Advanced is loaded into a dynamically created, standalone desktop.
● All existing desktops are provided with a user interface that allows switching to another
● The desktop can be configured using the HMIDesk.ini file.
Figure 5-1
HMI Advanced (IM4)
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created dynamically.
desktop at any time.
Separate desktops for HMI-Advanced and other applications
Diagnostics and service
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