Connecting to Hosts with Xstart
With Xstart, you can connect to a remote host and run one or more X applications. You can also automate host access and X application startup by saving the connection information and specified commands as an Xstart file (.xs).
To connect with Xstart before starting an X session

- In the Exceed onDemand Client dialog box, specify the Exceed Connection Server as well as your user ID and password.
- In the Configuration area, select an Xstart file (.xs) from the Xstart drop-down list if necessary. If you have not created the required Xstart file, see Creating Xstart Files.
- Select an Xconfig file from the Xconfig drop-down list. If you have not created the required Xconfig file, see Creating User-Defined Xconfig Files.
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If you want to view or edit the settings in an Xconfig or Xstart file, on the Edit menu, click Xconfig Manager or Xstart Manager. |
Tip: At this point, you can save the connection information you have provided. The information is saved in a connection document (.eod). For more information, see Creating Connection Documents.
- Click the Run button.
To connect with Xstart after starting an X session

- On the Exceed onDemand Desktop menu, click Tools, and click Xstart Manager. The Xstart Manager dialog box opens.
- On the list of Xstart files, select the file with the desired connection settings, and click Run.
Related Topics
About Xstart
Modifying Xstart Files
Xstart Dialog Box