C# reading and writing of mimics (Item properties and scripts)

[MartinHS]

Has anyone used the COM (GeoScada Client API) or ViewX Automation interface to read / write mimics?

I'm trying to read / write the contents of text boxes on the mimic and the same with the mimic script.

I'm using C# to build a console application using the clearscada.client.dll.

I can list the mimics and export configuration but can't see any difference between a mimic with a text box and one without so must be missing something.

[AdamWoodlandToo · Accepted solution]

You'll need to use the ViewX Automation Interface to modify the content of mimics, which is the client-side automation functions. For more info see https://community.se.com/t5/Geo-SCADA-Knowledge-Base/Introductions-to-the-Server-and-Client-Automati... and scroll down to "ViewX COM Interface" for how to add the reference and some basic info on how to use it. Unlike the other automation interfaces its not documented except for random code snippets (including on these forums) and the class definitions in Visual Studio. I don't believe support will be able to provide any more info.

The old Server COM interface (DBClient.dll) and the new .NET API cannot manipulate the inside of mimics.

[MartinHS]

Thanks Adam, much appreciated.