Introduction

PC-DMIS's Automation gives you the ability to automate repetitive tasks within PC-DMIS or even to use elements of PC-DMIS functionality, within a custom built application.

PC-DMIS Automation contains these benefits:

PC-DMIS Automation is computer independent. You can have a process on one computer automating a process on another computer.
PC-DMIS Automation is location independent. You can run automation scripts within PC-DMIS itself, using the BASIC Script Editor or you can run automation scripts in external Visual Basic Editors. In addition, you can run automation scripts across a network.
PC-DMIS Automation is Language independent: If you don't know BASIC but are familiar with another programming language, you can configure that programming language to use PC-DMIS's library (the examples and descriptions in this help file, however, are written using the BASIC programming language).

This Automation section contains a detailed list of methods and properties for each PC-DMIS Automation Object. The various objects are listed in alphabetical order. A bold item indicates a default property or method for the object.

To get started with Automation, see the information on the "Getting Started" to get a feel for what's needed. For questions beyond the scope of this section, consult a Visual BASIC book on automation.