Steady State Mode

AggreGate operators often work in environment that prohibits them from accessing their workstation's operating system, AggreGate Client workspace configuration, and AggreGate Server configuration. They perform everyday duties, such as monitoring a network or controlling a manufacturing process, by using only custom-developed widgets grouped into dashboards.

Such operators may log in to operating system and AggreGate Client in a so-called Steady State Mode. In this mode, only AggreGate Client application is allowed, most operating system function keys are disabled, and no windows open automatically upon startup. Workspace editing is prohibited. Once connected to a server, AggreGate Client launches auto-run actions for opening necessary dashboards that constitute operator interface.

In Windows-family operation systems, Steady State Mode is activated by:

  • Disabling Windows Task Manager and replacing Windows Shell to the AggreGate Client executable

  • Specifying the -t (Steady State Mode) and -s (Simple Mode) command line switches

To activate Steady State mode for a specific Windows user, log in as this user and import the following file into the registry:

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