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IOleInPlaceSite::CanInPlaceActivate method (oleidl.h)

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Determines whether the container can activate the object in place.

Syntax

HRESULT CanInPlaceActivate();

Return value

This method returns S_OK on success. Other possible return values include the following.

Return code Description
S_FALSE
 The container does not allow in-place activation for this object.
E_UNEXPECTED
 An unexpected error has occurred.

Remarks

Only objects being displayed as DVASPECT_CONTENT can be activated in place.

Notes to Callers

CanInPlaceActivate is called by the client site's immediate child object when this object must activate in place. This function allows the container application to accept or refuse the activation request.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client Windows 2000 Professional [desktop apps only]
Minimum supported server Windows 2000 Server [desktop apps only]
Target Platform Windows
Header oleidl.h

See also

IOleInPlaceSite