Kind of expression for enabling configuration entry point

I need to enable a configuration entry point not only with the "classic" 'CurrentUserHasPrivilege()' (of Engine obj) expression but also if a certain callback is present in the model client file.
I try to use RunState, ThisContext and Execution objects but without results.
Any suggestion?
Many thanks
Luigi Magni (System Engineer - CTA)

Hi LuigiM,
I set the enabled expression to the following:
PropertyExists("RunState.InitialSelection.SelectedFile.Data.Seq[\"MySequence\"]")
To one of the Configure Entry Point callback sequence in the process model e.g. the Configure Report Option.
As you can see, the Report option will only be enabled if there is a sequence call 'MySequence' in the the active sequencefile.
This seems to work quite well.
The RunState.ProcessModelClient only appears to be available once the SequenceFile is executing.
Hope this helps
Regards
Ray Farmer
Regards
Ray Farmer

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I can call it directly as well but it doesn't exhibit the behavior I want.
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Roy,
We are aware of an issue with relabing BMC pallets to get the correct discounts in 7.90. There are some work arounds for this until it is corrected in the software. In order to give you the best work around for your job please open a support case. Below are the steps to create a message for support.
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