Hi there! I'm a system administrator from a managed service provider and I need some help. I have a client using a Hikvision NVR at a remote site, which is monitored from a PC at their main office using IVMS-4200. I'm trying to set this up as a kiosk that automatically goes full-screen, similar to a standard NVR connected to a display. I've configured the application to auto-start at boot and restart if it crashes, but it doesn't open in full-screen mode, which is crucial for my setup. I've experimented with AutoHotkey, Actiona scripts, and various NVR viewing software, but nothing seems to achieve true full-screen on startup without showing any UI or toolbars. I'm hoping someone might know of software solutions that can do this—preferably free. Thanks a lot!
5 Answers
Blue Iris is a solid choice for this, but just a heads-up, it's not free. Worth considering if you're okay with that investment!
Have you thought about using Python? There's a library called PyAutoGUI that lets you simulate keyboard and mouse actions. You could document the steps to get into full-screen mode after startup and trigger that script to run a few seconds after the program launches. Just keep in mind you'd have to adjust the script if you change screens later on!
You might want to look through any configuration files associated with the program to see if there's a setting for launching in full-screen mode. If maximizing is a possibility, consider using a layout manager like those available in PowerToys—they can remember window positions.
Have you checked if IVMS-4200 has a hotkey for full screen? If it does, you could use AutoHotkey to automate starting the program and making it full-screen seamlessly.
How do you manually make it full-screen? Understanding that might help us figure out an automation solution for you. Let me know!
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