Creating Connection Documents
Connection documents (.eod*) can store up to three types of information to start and configure sessions:
- Connection parametersSpecify the parameters to connect you to Exceed Connection Server. These parameters include a server name and a user ID and password. If you do not specify each of these, when you run the connection document, Exceed onDemand prompts you for the missing information.
- Configuration settingsSpecify an Xconfig file (.cfg) to manage the look and behavior of your session. If you do not save an Xconfig file selection in the connection document, you can select one after Exceed onDemand Client connects to Exceed Connection Server.
- Startup parametersSpecify an Xstart file (.xs) to connect to a host and start the applications you need. If you do not specify an Xstart file in the connection document, you can select one after Exceed onDemand logs into the server.
By default, connection documents are saved locally in the Exceed onDemand Documents directory for a particular user. You can generate any number of connection documents and then run them to start the sessions you need. Connection documents are also useful if you want to distribute predefined configurations to multiple users.
To create a new connection document:
- In the Exceed onDemand Client dialog box, specify the connection parameters necessary to connect to the Exceed Connection Server machine. When you run the connection document, Exceed onDemand Client requests any parameters you leave blank.
Tip: To publish a connection document to all users, save the .eod* file without specifying user credentials.
- In the Configuration area, select an Xstart and/or Xconfig file if required.
- On the Settings menu, you can enable the following options:
- Enable LoggingThe client log file records Exceed onDemand Client connection information.
- Show Startup MonitorThe startup progress monitor lets you view information related to the Client connection to Exceed Connection Server.
- Click the Save button. The Save As dialog box opens.
- Provide a name for the connection document by editing the default file name, NewConnection.eod*.
- If necessary, change the default file location.
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- Click Save.
Related Topics
Making Sessions Available from Web Pages
Launching Exceed onDemand from a Command Line
Editing Connection Documents
Using the Exceed onDemand Desktop Menu