Using the Exceed onDemand Desktop Menu
You can access the Exceed onDemand Desktop menu after you connect to Exceed Connection Server and start an X session. The menu lets you perform a number of operations including server resets and traces. It also lets you configure your X session through access to various log files, Xstart, and Xconfig. Some menu items are specific to Exceed onDemand Client for Windows. For more information, see the list of platform-specific menu options below.
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Most menu items are not available if you are running a session that has been shared to you. |
Accessing the Exceed onDemand Desktop menu:
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Windows
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Right-click the Exceed onDemand Desktop title bar or the Exceed onDemand taskbar icon.
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In multiple window mode, you can access the menu only by right-clicking the Exceed onDemand taskbar icon.
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Linux/UNIX
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Use the floating menu box.
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Mac
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Use the application menu bar or right-click on the icon in the Dock.
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See Exceed onDemand Client Help for descriptions of menu items. |
The Exceed onDemand Desktop menu contains the following items:
File Menu

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View LogLets you open the Proxy and/or Client log, which records session information. The contents of these files are useful for troubleshooting.
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Proxy FilesOpens the Exceed onDemand Proxy Files dialog box, which displays the proxy log file, remote command startup log files, and any trace files that you have generated. You can copy these files to a directory on your computer and/or delete them using this dialog box.
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Server FilesOpens the Exceed Connection Server Files dialog box, which displays any files you transferred to the server (when you print from an X session, files are stored on the server) and indicates their printability. For more information on printing, see Printing with Exceed onDemand Client.
Session Menu

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SuspendSuspends the current session. When you reconnect to the host, Exceed onDemand gives you the option to resume the suspended session. This item is available only if the system administrator enables suspending/resuming for a user.
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ShareLets you grant user access and edit sharing permissions for shared sessions.
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EnableGrants those users listed in the sharing list access to share the current session. Click to enable or disable. Sharing is enabled when a check mark appears next to this item.
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Grab InputLets a user take control of the input in a shared/joined session.
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Edit Share ListOpens the Share List Editor dialog box where you can set sharing permissions for the current Exceed onDemand session.
Tools Menu

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XconfigOpens the Exceed onDemand Xconfig dialog box, which lets you modify the Xconfig file settings used by the current session. For more information, see About Xconfig.
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Xstart ManagerOpens the Exceed onDemand Xstart Manager dialog box, which lets you modify the settings of any Xstart file. You can also select an Xstart file you want to run in the current session. For more information, see About Xstart.
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New X ApplicationOpens the Xstart dialog box, which you can use to start a new X application.
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Start/Stop TraceTurns tracing on or off. Customer Support may ask you to perform a trace to help troubleshoot an issue. When tracing is on, Exceed onDemand creates a binary file (.trx) to which all X-related network traffic is recorded until tracing is turned off. Trace files remain on the server unless you opt to download them when you stop the trace. For more information downloading trace files, see Tracing X Server Actions.
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Insert Trace CommentLets you insert a comment into the trace file while the trace is in progress. For more information, see Tracing X Server Actions.
Help Menu

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ContentsDisplays Help.
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About Exceed onDemand ClientDisplays product version and copyright information.
Related Topics
Sharing X Sessions
About X Session Suspend/Resume
Troubleshooting the X Server
Logging Off Exceed onDemand