Creating Xstart Files

To automate host access and X application startup, you can save the connection information and commands you specify in the Exceed onDemand Xstart dialog box. The information is saved to an Xstart file (.xs). The Xstart files you create are stored in your user directory on the Exceed onDemand Server. Whenever you initiate an X session with Exceed onDemand Client, you can access the Xstart files you have created and run the appropriately configured file. You can also access and run these files while running a session.

Create your own Xstart files as required. These files are user-specific, so they are not accessible to any other users except designated administrators.

To create an Xstart file:

  1. Select the Xstart file you want to modify.

    Tip:  To change the name of an Xstart file, select it and click Rename on the Edit menu.

  2. To configure the selected startup method, click Settings. The Xstart Settings dialog box opens. Setting availability is determined by the startup method you selected.
  3. When you have made all the necessary modifications, click OK to return to the Exceed onDemand Xstart dialog box.
  4. In the Connection area, specify the host and do one of the following:
  5. Type the command you want to run. The type of command depends on the host system and how the host is set up.
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    • If the path contains spaces, you must enclose it in quotations. For example: "d:\Program Files\Hummingbird\Connectivity\11.0\Exceed\xlogo.exe" -display @d
    • Do not specify a display if you selected Secure Shell as the startup method, and the Use For Authentication option is not enabled, as is the case by default. To access this option, click Settings in the Startup area and click the Secure Shell tab in the Xstart Settings dialog box.
  6. Click Apply, and then click Close.

You can now select the new Xstart file for your X session.

Related Topics

Importing Xstart Files

About Remote Commands

Connecting to Hosts

Exceed onDemand Xstart Dialog Box

Xstart Settings Dialog Box—Startup Page