Questions on some issues using Kiosk on a thin-client
Posted: 22 Aug 2018, 17:45
Hello all,
I've "inherited" an Cisco VXC 6215 (rebranded Wyse) Thin-Client with the default software on it (slow as all heck).
I ain't no computer wizard but i managed to get Porteus Kiosk running on the device and it runs like a charm.
Unfortunately i am missing three crucial "functions" which prevent me from being able to actually use Porteus for my tasks.
The first thing is that the CTRL-key is behaving strangely in Citrix
I can use the CTRL-key for basic cut/paste/copy functions (CTRL + X, C or V) but as soon as i want to copy a value by holding CTRL and moving my mouse it doens't work.
For example; if i got a value in a cell in Excel and i want to copy that value to a different cell i can copy by using CTRL+C/V but not by holding CTRL and moving my mouse to the desired cell.
The second issue is when working with dual-monitors in Citrix
Porteus handles my dual-screen setup right from the box right the way i want to (extended desktop, mainscreen left, secondary screen on the right) even the resolution is perfect.
Unfortunately that dual-screen-setup only works on OS level but not in Citrix. The Citrix Receiver session cannot be extended to the second screen in any way. It maxes out at 1 full screen.
Is there any way to get the dual monitor setup to work in Citrix?
And lastly the final "issue" is that my Dymo LabelWriter 450 Turbo doesn't work in Citrix
On configuring Porteus through the configuration wizard i selected that i have a Dymo LabelWriter 450 Turbo directly connected (USB) to my thin-client.
I don't know how to test the DYMO straight from the OS but once in Citrix the DYMO software cannot find any compatible devices.
English is my second language so i hope i described the situation clear enough, if not please let me know and i will try to clarify the situation.
Thank you for taking the time to read my post!
I've "inherited" an Cisco VXC 6215 (rebranded Wyse) Thin-Client with the default software on it (slow as all heck).
I ain't no computer wizard but i managed to get Porteus Kiosk running on the device and it runs like a charm.
Unfortunately i am missing three crucial "functions" which prevent me from being able to actually use Porteus for my tasks.
The first thing is that the CTRL-key is behaving strangely in Citrix
I can use the CTRL-key for basic cut/paste/copy functions (CTRL + X, C or V) but as soon as i want to copy a value by holding CTRL and moving my mouse it doens't work.
For example; if i got a value in a cell in Excel and i want to copy that value to a different cell i can copy by using CTRL+C/V but not by holding CTRL and moving my mouse to the desired cell.
The second issue is when working with dual-monitors in Citrix
Porteus handles my dual-screen setup right from the box right the way i want to (extended desktop, mainscreen left, secondary screen on the right) even the resolution is perfect.
Unfortunately that dual-screen-setup only works on OS level but not in Citrix. The Citrix Receiver session cannot be extended to the second screen in any way. It maxes out at 1 full screen.
Is there any way to get the dual monitor setup to work in Citrix?
And lastly the final "issue" is that my Dymo LabelWriter 450 Turbo doesn't work in Citrix
On configuring Porteus through the configuration wizard i selected that i have a Dymo LabelWriter 450 Turbo directly connected (USB) to my thin-client.
I don't know how to test the DYMO straight from the OS but once in Citrix the DYMO software cannot find any compatible devices.
English is my second language so i hope i described the situation clear enough, if not please let me know and i will try to clarify the situation.
Thank you for taking the time to read my post!