## Introduction

PC-DMIS's Automation gives you the ability to automate repetitive tasks within PC-DMIS or even to use elements of PC-DMIS functionality, within a custom built application.

PC-DMIS Automation contains these benefits:

- PC-DMIS Automation is computer independent. You can have a process on one computer automating a process on another computer.

- PC-DMIS Automation is location independent. You can run automation scripts within PC-DMIS itself, using the BASIC Script Editor or you can run automation scripts in external Visual Basic Editors. In addition, you can run automation scripts across a network.

- PC-DMIS Automation is Language independent: If you don't know BASIC but are familiar with another programming language, you can configure that programming language to use PC-DMIS's library (the examples and descriptions in this documentation, however, are written using the BASIC programming language).

This Automation chapter contains a detailed list of methods and properties for each PC-DMIS Automation Object. The various objects are listed in alphabetical order. A bold item indicates a default property or method for the object.

To get started with Automation, you should look at "Sample Automation Scripts" to get a feel for what's needed, and then look at "Accessing an Object's Properties, Methods and Events" for details on how to access the various methods and properties contained in the various objects. For questions beyond the scope of this chapter, consult a Visual BASIC book on automation.

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Sample Automation Scripts