windowMinimize

Category: Application Control

Namespace: web.app.windowMinimize

Description

Minimize the application window to the taskbar. The application continues running in the background and can be restored by clicking the taskbar icon.

Syntax

await web.app.windowMinimize();

Parameters

None

Returns

Promise<boolean> - Returns true when the window is minimized

Example

Simple example

await web.app.windowMinimize();

Practical example

document.getElementById('minimize-btn').addEventListener('click', async () => {
    await web.app.windowMinimize();
});

Advanced example

async function minimizeToTray() {
    await web.app.windowMinimize();
    
    // Show notification that app is still running
    await web.system.showNotification({
        title: 'App Minimized',
        message: 'The application is still running in the background',
        icon: 'info'
    });
}

Use Cases

• Create custom window control buttons
• Minimize when user clicks minimize button
• Hide window while background task runs
• Minimize on application startup (start hidden)
• Implement keyboard shortcuts (Win+Down)
• Minimize when closing to system tray
• Hide window during long operations
• Minimize when user switches to another app

Error Handling

This method does not throw errors. The window will minimize to the taskbar.

Performance Tips

• Use minimize instead of close to keep app running
• Combine with system tray for background operation
• Consider showing notification when minimizing
• Use windowRestore() to bring window back

Related Methods

• web.app.windowMaximize() - Maximize the window
• web.app.windowRestore() - Restore to previous size
• web.window.hide() - Hide window completely
• web.window.show() - Show hidden window

Notes

• Minimized windows appear in the taskbar
• Application continues running in background
• Click taskbar icon to restore window
• Different from hiding window (which removes from taskbar)