(Node.js) PKCS11 Establish Session with Login (QuickSession)

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Note: This example requires Chilkat v9.5.0.96 or later.

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var os = require('os');
if (os.platform() == 'win32') {  
  var chilkat = require('@chilkat/ck-node23-win64'); 
} else if (os.platform() == 'linux') {
    if (os.arch() == 'arm') {
        var chilkat = require('@chilkat/ck-node23-linux-arm');
    } else if (os.arch() == 'arm64') {
        var chilkat = require('@chilkat/ck-node23-linux-arm64');
    } else {
        var chilkat = require('@chilkat/ck-node23-linux-x64');
    }
} else if (os.platform() == 'darwin') {
  var chilkat = require('@chilkat/ck-node23-mac-universal');
}

function chilkatExample() {

    // This example requires the Chilkat API to have been previously unlocked.
    // See Global Unlock Sample for sample code.

    // Note: Chilkat's PKCS11 implementation runs on Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and other supported operating systems.

    var pkcs11 = new chilkat.Pkcs11();

    // Use the PKCS11 driver (.dll, .so, .dylib) for your particular HSM.
    // For example:
    pkcs11.SharedLibPath = "C:/Program Files (x86)/Gemalto/IDGo 800 PKCS#11/IDPrimePKCS1164.dll";

    // Use your HSM's PIN to login.
    // If you wish to establish a session without logging in, then set the pin equal to the empty string.
    var pin = "0000";

    // Normal user = 1
    var userType = 1;

    // Establish a logged-on user session with the HSM.
    // The call to QuickSession takes the place of calling Initialize, OpenSession, and Login.
    var success = pkcs11.QuickSession(userType,pin);
    if (success == false) {
        console.log(pkcs11.LastErrorText);
        return;
    }

    // Do whatever is needed in your PKCS11 session.
    // ...
    // ...

    pkcs11.Logout();
    pkcs11.CloseSession();

    console.log("Success.");

}

chilkatExample();