Is there a way to detect when the screensaver kicks in? 1

[snoopy75]

I've been trying to implement a system where my database kicks off the user after a certain period of inactivity. I've decided to define "inactive" as "the screensaver is on." Is there an API or something that can tell me if the screensaver is on, so I can log out the user?

Alternatively, is there another way to check a user's inactivity (without using resource-draining things like OnMouseMove, etc.)?

 

[snoopy75]

Just thought I'd resubmit this after the long weekend to see if anyone had some input.

 

[Animaniac]

I found a sample that , shuts down Access after a period of user inactivity .
It is Freeware and is Located at this address

http://www.peterssoftware.com/isd.htm

Let me know if this Helps.
Shug
>:O>
"If at first you don't succeed , USE a bigger Hammer"

 

[snoopy75]

Perfect! So a better way to determine inactivity is to track changes to the active control. If the active control doesn't change for a certain amount of time, shut down. I like it.

Thanks!