Collaboration

PCoIP Ultra Collaboration enables a PCoIP session user to share their session with multiple remote collaborators using Anyware Software Clients.

Client Modes

The Software Client for Windows supports multiple performance modes to suit different types of workloads. Performance modes are described next. To change the client mode, see Selecting a Client Mode below.

Audio Support

Stereo audio output and mono audio input are supported and enabled by default. When an audio device is enabled and used in a session, it is saved as user preferences, and becomes available as the default audio for future sessions.

Audio input devices should not be bridged to the remote session. Audio input devices are locally terminated and utilize local OS audio drivers. A bluetooth headset can be supported locally, but cannot be bridged.

Disconnecting a Session

To disconnect a PCoIP session:

1. If you are in a full-screen mode, reveal the Software Client for Windows menu bar by moving the mouse cursor to the top of a display.

2. From the Software Client for Windows menu bar, select Connection > Disconnect.

Connecting to PCoIP Remote Workstation Cards

You can connect to remote workstations equipped with a Remote Workstation Card, and with Remote Workstation Card Software (for Windows or Linux) installed.

Refer to System Requirements for supported versions.

Connecting to Remote Desktops

The Software Client for Windows can connect to any remote host with a Anyware agent installed and configured, or a Remote Workstation Card. Remote hosts can be Windows, macOS, or Linux, and connections can be made directly (client direct to host) or brokered through Anyware Manager or a Connection Manager.

Securely Passing Parameters via the Command Line

In addition to passing arguments via the Command Line, you can also provide parameters via the standard input stream using the --ask-extra-args-as-json parameter. This approach is preferred when you want to pass sensitive data, such as user credentials, to the pcoip-client process.

Preventing Devices From Using Local Termination

By default, supported Wacom devices use local termination automatically to provide improved responsiveness and tolerance of high-latency networks. Local Termination does not support all advanced Wacom features; if you depend on one of these unsupported features, you can fall back to bridged mode by adding your device to a blacklist.

H.264 Hardware Decode

The Anyware Software Client for Windows supports H.264 hardware decode for selected hardware configurations on supported hardware platforms. H.264 hardware decode results in lowered CPU requirements, and potentially, reduced power consumption.

The H.264 hardware decode feature has been tested with the following client machine configurations:

Configuring the Anyware Software Client for Windows

The Software Client for Windows provides a number of configurable settings and behaviors, which allow the setting of user options, performance modes, and triggering actions like automated connections.