Displaying the Exceed onDemand Desktop Menu
The Exceed onDemand Desktop menu lets you perform copy and paste functions, server resets, and traces. It also lets you configure your X session through access to various log files, Xstart Manager, and Xconfig. Some menu items are specific to Exceed onDemand Client for Windows. For more information, see the list of 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. |
To display the Exceed onDemand Desktop menu:
Do one of the following:
- right-click the Exceed onDemand Desktop title bar
- right-click the Exceed onDemand taskbar icon
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In multiple window mode, you can access this menu only by right-clicking the Exceed onDemand taskbar icon. |
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 onDemand 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.
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ExitTerminates all X applications and closes the Exceed onDemand session.
Edit Menu

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The Edit menu is available only for Exceed onDemand Client for Windows.
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Copy RectangleCopies a selected region of an active application window to your local operating system clipboard, the default printer, or a destination file on your computer.
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Copy AllCopies all visible areas of an active application window to your local operating system clipboard, the default printer, or a destination file on your computer.
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Copy X SelectionCopies a text selection to your local operating system clipboard, the default printer, or a destination file on your computer.
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Paste To X SelectionPastes text from the local operating system clipboard or a destination file on your computer to an X selection.
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Clear X SelectionDeletes the current X selection from the X selection buffer.
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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TraceTurns tracing on or off. Hummingbird Connectivity Technical Support may ask you to perform a trace to help troubleshoot certain problems. When tracing is on, Exceed onDemand creates a binary file to which all X-related network traffic is recorded until tracing is turned off. You can use the Proxy Files command in the File menu to copy the trace file to your computer, so you can send it to Hummingbird Connectivity Technical Support. For more information, see Accessing Log or Trace Files.
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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.
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Root Mouse Actions To XLets you specify whether mouse actions on the native desktop are processed by the Exceed onDemand Proxy server. This option applies only to Exceed onDemand Client for Windows. For more information, see Configuring Multiple Window Mode.
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Toggle BackdropThis option applies only to Exceed onDemand Client for Windows. Lets you switch between the X window backdrop and the native desktop in multiple window mode. For more information, see Switching Between X Windows and the Native Desktop.
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X Server ResetCloses all X application network connections and re-initializes Exceed onDemand session with the current settings. For more information, see Resetting the X Server.
Help Menu

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ContentsDisplays Help.
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About Exceed onDemand ClientDisplays product version and copyright information.
Close
Terminates all X applications and closes the Exceed onDemand session.
Related Topics
About Copying and Pasting
About X Session Suspend/Resume
Troubleshooting the X Server
Logging Off Exceed onDemand