Button to Minimize the POS Window OR Show the Taskbar

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Hi all

How would I go about adding a button to the taskpad that will either minimize the POS window and show the desktop/other windows, or show the taskbar? Presumably this can be done with a macro?

We use other applications on the POS PC other than just the POS program itself, so we need an easy way of switching to these.

I know it can be down with Windows Key + D or Alt + Tab, or even just by pressing the windows key, but I need a button that will do it.

Thanks in advance.

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RE: Button to Minimize the POS Window OR Show the Taskbar

When I press Ctrl F6, all of the display options in the window are greyed out. There have been no security changes made that I know of. What can I do to be able to change these screen settings, and turn on the Resizable border checkbox?
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RE: Button to Minimize the POS Window OR Show the Taskbar

Perfect! That is exactly what I need. I didn't even realise it could run windowed. Thank you very much.
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RE: Button to Minimize the POS Window OR Show the Taskbar

If you have a keyboard, Alt+Tab keys will which active windows.

Also you could set the POS to windowed mode. CTRL-F6 in the pos. This will show the screen display properties. Under the first tab (Transaction Screen) , click the Window... button and check the "Show Resizable Border" box. Click OK and then OK again to save all settings.

Then you can use the normal minimize button.