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.