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Version: 8.1

system.gui.closeDesktop

This function is used in Python Scripting.

Description​

Allows you to close any of the open desktops associated with the current client. See the Multi-Monitor Clients page for more details about using multiple monitors.

Client Permission Restrictions​

This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.

Syntax​

system.gui.closeDesktop(handle)

Parameters​

TypeParameterDescription
StringhandleThe handle for the desktop to close. The screen index cast as a string may be used instead of the handle. If omitted, this will default to the primary desktop. Alternatively, the handle "primary" can be used to refer to the primary desktop.

Returns​

Nothing

Scope​

Vision Client

Code Examples​

Example #1
# The following example will close this desktop
system.gui.closeDesktop()
Example #2
# The following example will close desktop 2
# The handle must be a string
system.gui.closeDesktop("2")
Example #3
# The following example will close the desktop named "Left Monitor"
system.gui.closeDesktop("Left Monitor")

Keywords​

system gui closeDesktop, gui.closeDesktop