Kiosk mode/ permanent installation mode

[Joe Citizen]

I'm sure the answer to this is on this forum somewhere, but I can't find it. For a permanent installation, how can I ensure that Lightjams will start up when power is restored, if it there's a power cut etc? Thanks.

[Michael Potvin]

I use the windows functionality where you can have a file launch upon startup, and that file is my lightjams showfile.  Works well.  

Michael Potvin

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Subject: [Lightjams] Kiosk mode/ permanent installation mode

 

I'm sure the answer to this is on this forum somewhere, but I can't find it. For a permanent installation, how can I ensure that Lightjams will start up when power is restored, if it there's a power cut etc? Thanks.

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[Øyvind Vevang]

There's a full post on it here: https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/lightjams/jePoRcQsoYw/gb5YCNz7AgAJ 

Basically there's a built-in function in LightJams for opening it on startup (like Michael) says, plus some nice additional tips there :)

Regards

Øyvind

[Mathieu]

No need to put a project file in the Windows startup folder anymore! In Lightjams, go in the view/configuration menu and then in the general tab. Then enable the "'Run at startup" option. This automatically starts Lightjams when the computer starts and load the most recent project.

[Mathieu]

To ensure your computer starts when the power is back up, you need to activate this option in the BIOS. It's usually under the power options. 

[isaac]

For the restore power after failure option in the Bios, most desktops have it, but not all laptops do unfortunately (but they have a battery so are less prone to power loss).

For permanent installations, I like to launch lightjams with the ''-locked'' option. that way no one can tamper with the project.

More info here https://www.lightjams.com/tutorial.html#commandLine

@Mathieu, does the -locked option make LJ use less ressources then leaving it on a empty grid?

*Shortcut for the Windows Startup Folder: WIN+R (run) then type shell:startup

[Mathieu]

>> does the -locked option make LJ use less ressources then leaving it on a empty grid?

About the same.

[Michael Potvin]

I don’t like using this in case someone loads a wrong/different file or something.   This way in case of any issues, a restart of the computer will get the installation back up and running

Michael Potvin

Nitemind.us

617-470-5597

 

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From: ligh...@googlegroups.com on behalf of Mathieu <mat...@lightjams.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2018 12:12 PM
To: Lightjams
Subject: Re: [Lightjams] Kiosk mode/ permanent installation mode

 

No need to put a project file in the Windows startup folder anymore! In Lightjams, go in the view/configuration menu and then in the general tab. Then enable the "'Run at startup" option. This automatically starts Lightjams when the computer starts and load the most recent project.

[Mathieu]

Good point!

[Joe Citizen]

Thanks everyone for your replies - most appreciated!