Configure WindowViewer to start as a service

Running WindowViewer as a Windows service provides continuous operation after the operator logs off and automatic start up at system boot time without operator intervention. This allows unmanned station start up of WindowViewer without compromising operating system security.

When WindowViewer is configured to start as a service, an InTouch application must also be specified to run in WindowViewer as a service. You can specify the application directory in the Node Properties dialog box or manually enter it into the WIN.INI file.

Configure WindowViewer to start as a service

1. Launch InTouch Application Manager.

2. On the Tools menu, select Node Properties.

   The Node Properties dialog box appears.

   

3. Select Start following application in WindowViewer as a service to configure WindowViewer to automatically run as a service.

   The Application path field will become enabled.

4. Select the ellipsis button to prompt a file explorer and navigate to your InTouch application.

   The application directory will populate in the group box.

5. Select OK.

6. Select the WindowViewer icon in the Application Manager toolbar.

   WindowViewer will now run as a service for the specified InTouch application.

   Note: You can also fast switch from WindowMaker to WindowViewer to start the WindowViewer service for the InTouch application if you have configured the Node Properties as described in the above steps. You can do this in place of starting WindowViewer from the Application Manager.