The OpenGL page is available when you specify Server Host Application as the startup method. Use this page to specify Xstart options related to OpenGL applications. If your Exceed Connection Server is installed on a UNIX machine, you can use server-side rendering features to support suspend/resume of OpenGL applications, as well as improve performance of render-heavy OpenGL applications.
Because graphics are rendered on the Proxy side, the Proxy machine must have an adequate 3D graphics card; however, since no rendering occurs on the Client side, a 3D graphics card is not required on the Client machine. If the 3D application uses overlays, the Client machine may require a 3D graphics card that supports this feature.
Use Direct Server-Side RenderingIf you select this option, all OpenGL rendering occurs on the Proxy host which then sends a compressed image of each frame to Exceed onDemand Client. You must enable this option to support suspend/resume of OpenGL applications.
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To get the best performance with Direct Server-Side Rendering, enable the MIT-SHM extension on the Protocol tab in your Xconfig profile. |
OptionsSpecifies additional command line parameters required by third-party 3D rendering applications. Options in this box are automatically appended to the command sent to the host. For more information on commands that may apply to this feature, see the User's Guide for VirtualGL 2.1. If the Administrator selects GLP mode, you must use the -d glp option.
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To use server-side rendering features, the Administrator must configure graphics device permissions by running the following script: | |
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<ECS_INSTALL_DIR>/bin/ssrconfig |
Connecting to Hosts with Xstart
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