system.nav.getCurrentWindow
note
This function was deprecated in 8.3. Use system.vision.getCurrentWindow
instead.
This function is used in Python Scripting.
Description
Returns the path of the current "main screen" window, which is defined as the maximized window. With the Typical Navigation Strategy, there is only ever one maximized window at a time.
Client Permission Restrictions
This scripting function has no Client Permission restrictions.
Syntax
system.nav.getCurrentWindow()
Parameters
Nothing
Returns
String - The path of the current "main screen" window - the maximized window.
Scope
Vision Client
Code Examples
Example #1
# This code could run in a global timer script.
# After a 5-minute timeout, navigate back to the home screen.
if system.util.getInactivitySeconds()>300 and system.nav.getCurrentWindow()!="Home":
system.nav.swapTo("Home")
Example #2
# This code could run in a global timer script.
# After a 5-minute timeout, navigate back to the Over screen inside the Main Windows folder.
if system.util.getInactivitySeconds()> 500 and system.nav.getCurrentWindow()!="Main Windows/Overview":
system.nav.swapTo("Main Windows/Overview")