Problem Definition
The requirement is to minimize a WinCC Flexible Runtime for PC project so the operator can view and use other desktop applications. This differs from switching the project out of full-screen mode: disabling full screen changes the display mode, but the available evidence does not confirm that it provides a runtime minimize command.
Full-Screen Setting Versus Minimization
| Function | Required result | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Disable full screen | Run without full-screen presentation | The setting exists, but it does not meet the stated requirement. |
| Minimize Runtime | Reduce Runtime to an icon and expose the desktop | No supported command or configuration method is identified in the supplied evidence. |
Do not treat these functions as equivalent. Before changing the project, define whether the customer needs a standard window, an actual minimize action, or only temporary access to another application.
Configuration Decision and Verification
- Review the existing Runtime PC display settings and record the current full-screen configuration.
- If a windowed Runtime satisfies the operational requirement, disable full screen and test the project on the target PC.
- If the customer specifically requires minimization, check the installed WinCC Flexible Runtime documentation and available project functions for an explicit minimize capability. The evidence does not establish that such a capability exists.
- During the test, confirm that the operator can reach the desktop, activate the required applications, and return to Runtime without disrupting process operation.
Document the accepted operator workflow before deployment. If disabling full screen only creates a window but does not allow the required icon-minimize behavior, keep the requirement open rather than presenting the setting as a complete solution.
FAQ
Can WinCC Flexible Runtime for PC be minimized to an icon?
The supplied evidence does not confirm a native minimize function. Verify the functions available in the installed WinCC Flexible Runtime documentation and test them on the target PC.
Is disabling full screen the same as minimizing WinCC Flexible Runtime?
No. Disabling full screen changes the Runtime display mode; minimizing requires a separate action that reduces the window to an icon.
How can operators access other desktop applications during Runtime?
First test Runtime with full screen disabled. Confirm that operators can access the required applications and return to Runtime; if an actual minimize action remains necessary, verify that capability separately.