Overview
To start using Remote Desktop Manager you must configure a session. There are many types of sessions; you should be familiar with the session type(s) that you plan on configuring. Remote Desktop Manager supports the following session types:
| • | Dameware Mini Remote Control |
| • | FTP (Explorer, Filezilla and WinSCP) |
| • | Microsoft Remote Assistance |
| • | Microsoft Remote Desktop (RDP) |
| • | Microsoft Virtual Server |
| • | Microsoft Windows Virtual PC |
| • | Putty (SSH, Telnet, RAW and rLogin) |
| • | SonicWall Global VPN client |
| • | VNC (UltraVNC, TightVNC, RealVNC and embedded) |
| • | And many more by installing other add-ons |
Creating a Session from the Context Menu
The easiest way to create a new session is by using the Insert key or from the Context Menu. On the main application window, simply right-click Sessions and select Add from the menu. To initialize a new session, you can specify either the type of session, or a template. You will be prompted on the session property window to customize your settings. If you are unsure of the type of session you want, simply create a blank section and specify the session type at a later time.
Adding a new session
Creating a Session with Drag & Drop
You can also create a session by dragging & dropping an .rdp file in the main application window. When you do this, Remote Desktop Manager will ask you whether to import the content and create a new session, or create a session linked to the configuration file. It's also possible to drag & drop the LogMeIn desktop shortcut to create a LogMeIn session.
Please Note: Starting with Windows Vista, it's possible that drag & drop does not work because of the OSs new security settings, which prevent an application from running in a different context. For example, if Remote Desktop Manager is running in administrator mode and Internet Explorer is running in default mode, Windows will not allow you to drag a url link in the application.
Creating a Session by Importing its Configuration
You can also import a session by using the Import Computer Wizard, or by importing it's configuration directly from any compatible applications supported by our import tools. To learn more about import tools here.
