[THIN] Re: Remote Desktop Web Connection ActiveX

 
Yes, all the configurable functionality that exists in the MSI version I have 
working with the OCX version.  This includes a web page with "on-connect" 
configurable options for Color depth selection, Screen size, Passing of 
Username+password (clear text!!!)+domain information, Sound, Windows key 
combination handling, Disk drive access, Printers (local and network), Serial 
ports, Initial launch Program+Path, Desktop background, Windows animation, Show 
contents of window while dragging, Themes and Bitmap caching.  I also added the 
ability to select whether or not to connect to the console session or straight 
TS session, along with a field for configurable RDP IP port number.....
 
Regards,
 
Dag Sjolund
Senior Systems Engineer
Best Western International, Inc. "THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN®"

-----Original Message-----
From: Ron Oglesby [mailto:roglesby@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Monday, September 15, 2003 5:42 AM
To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [THIN] Re: Remote Desktop Web Connection ActiveX



So you have the OCX doing everything from Printer and com port redir, Disk 
drive access, sound, initial program settings, 

Can disable background, setup windows animation and bitmap caching?

 

And believe me you don't have to preach to me about centralizing anything.... I 
am king of centralization. If you can get the initial program thing done via 
the OCX then that is something.  Then I wouldn't need the Centrally Stored RDP 
files launched with the RDC client via a web browser as explained in My 
(SIMPLE) RDPWeb doc on my downloads page.

 

Ron Oglesby

Senior Technical Architect

 

RapidApp

Office 312.372.7188

Mobile 815.325.7618

email roglesby@xxxxxxxxxxxx

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Sjolund, Dag [mailto:Sjolund@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2003 11:32 PM
To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [THIN] Re: Remote Desktop Web Connection ActiveX

 

 

Thanks for the feedback.  If you are talking about the controls used by the 
inadequate "sample page" that MS provides with the ActiveX, that may be the 
case, but with the OCX release that accompanied Windows 2003 Server your 
statement is not accurate.  It may be the other way around actually.......  You 
will need to expand somewhat (read: "greatly") on the "sample page" to get the 
desired functionality, however.  I currently have every control and function 
that the MSI (GUI) incorporates working properly with the OCX version, except 
for the Connection bar issue (which really is a minor one, but should work 
properly nonetheless).  Just as an FYI, below is a partial, alphabetical list 
of "methods" or control functions that you have available with the Win2k3 based 
OCX version.

 

Not that you asked, but the only advantage I see with the MSI version is the 
ability to save the "Connection Settings" as a file for later use.  This, 
however, is minor in comparison to the benefits of having a centralized (and 
customizable) web based launch point vs. the major disadvantages of a 
distributed PC based (and controlled) MSI client architecture.  From client 
configuration, upgradability, and overall flexibility perspectives, I would 
have strong reservations about using the MSI version for any decent size 
Terminal Services solution.

 

Regards,

 

Dag Sjolund

Senior Systems Engineer

Best Western International, Inc. "THE WORLD'S LARGEST HOTEL CHAIN®"

 

OCX Methods and controls:


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings.PluginDlls


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.AcceleratorPassthrough


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.BitmapCacheSize


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.BitmapPersistence


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.BitmapVirtualCache16BppSize


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.BitmapVirtualCache24BppSize


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.BitmapVirtualCacheSize


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ClearTextPassword


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ConnectToServerConsole


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.DedicatedTerminal


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.DisableCtrlAltDel


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.DisplayConnectionBar


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.DoubleClickDetect


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.EnableAutoReconnect


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.EnableMouse


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.EnableWindowsKey


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.FullScreen


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.GrabFocusOnConnect


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyAltEsc


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyAltShiftTab


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyAltSpace


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyAltTab


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyCtrlAltDel


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.HotKeyCtrlEsc


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.InputEventsAtOnce


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.KeepAliveInterval


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.KeyboardType


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.MaxEventCount


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.MaximizeShell


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.MaxReconnectAttempts


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.MinInputSendInterval


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.MinutesToIdleTimeout


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.NumBitmapCaches


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.OrderDrawThreshold


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.OverallConnectionTimeout


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.PerformanceFlags


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.PersistCacheDirectory


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.PinConnectionBar


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RdpdrClipCleanTempDirString


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RdpdrClipPasteInfoString


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RdpdrLocalPrintingDocName


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RDPPort


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RedirectDrives


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RedirectPorts


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RedirectPrinters


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.RedirectSmartCards


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ScaleBitmapCachesByBPP


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ShadowBitmap


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.ShutdownTimeout


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.SingleConnectionTimeout


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.SmartSizing


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.SmoothScroll


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings3.ConnectionBarShowMinimizeButton


MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings3.ConnectionBarShowRestoreButton


MsRdpClient.ColorDepth


MsRdpClient.SecuredSettings.AudioRedirectionMode


MsRdpClient.SecuredSettings.KeyboardHookMode


MsRdpClient.SecuredSettings.StartProgram


MsRdpClient.SecuredSettings.WorkDir

 

 

 

 -----Original Message-----
From: Ron Oglesby [mailto:roglesby@xxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Sunday, September 14, 2003 2:57 PM
To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [THIN] Re: Remote Desktop Web Connection ActiveX

Having messed with that some I can tell you the OCX (web client) and the MSI 
(Full RDC client) are worlds apart. While you may have several controls and 
functions available on the full client most are sorely lacking in the web 
version. You are most likely out of luck.

 

 

 

 

Ron Oglesby

Senior Technical Architect

 

RapidApp

Office 312.372.7188

Mobile 815.325.7618

email roglesby@xxxxxxxxxxxx

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Sjolund, Dag [mailto:Sjolund@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2003 10:09 PM
To: thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [THIN] Remote Desktop Web Connection ActiveX

 

Using the Remote Desktop Web Connection ActiveX control, I am trying to 
configure the Connection bar to "Display" AND "Auto-hide".  Having the 
Connection bar displayed is the default behavior, but the Auto-hide option is 
not.  When the appropriate methods are called they error out.  Is there anyway 
to enable/configure the "MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.DisplayConnectionBar" 
and "MsRdpClient.AdvancedSettings2.PinConnectionBar" methods?  If no, why not?  
The "Display Connection bar" options is configurable in the MSI/EXE version of 
the RDP client and should be available AND configurable in the OCX version as 
well as.  Any input/feedback is appreciated.

 

Thanks,

 

Dag

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