IOleInPlaceSite::CanInPlaceActivate

Determines whether or not the container can activate the object in place.

HRESULT CanInPlaceActivate();
 

Return Values

This method supports the standard return values E_INVALIDARG and E_UNEXPECTED, as well as the following:

S_OK

The container allows in-place activation for this object.

S_FALSE

The container does not allow in-place activation for this object.

Remarks

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

Notes to Callers

IOleInPlaceSite::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.

QuickInfo

  Windows NT: Use version 3.1 or later.
  Windows: Use Windows 95 or later.
  Windows CE: Unsupported.
  Header: Declared in oleidl.h.