Can an HMI automatically detect if a mouse is present?

EasyBuilder Pro Q&A
Can an HMI automatically detect if a mouse is present?
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  • HMI Model: CMTX2108X2
  • OS Version: 20211019
  • Serial Number: 2205105405

I’m pretty sure this isn’t possible since the touchscreen acts as a pointing device, but is it possible to detect when a USB mouse has been connected to the HMI? I am setting up a system where there will be a USB drive, and mouse/keyboard connected to the HMI via USB hub for recipe editing. It would be nice to be able to automatically hide the mouse cursor (bit LB-9018) when the mouse is disconnected.

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Hi Joshua,

Unfortunately, it is not currently possible for our HMI to automatically detect if a mouse is present. At this time, I would suggest that you continue to use system bit LB-9018 to show/hide the mouse cursor.