The Remote Desktop Manager window (#133 / #3-01-1)
Application
With Remote Desktop Manager you can display external computer units on the control screen that are connected via Ethernet, and operate them through the control. You can also shut down a Windows computer together with the control.
Related topics
- External access
Requirements
- Remote Desk. Manager (#133 / #3-01-1) software option
- Existing network connection
Description of function
To navigate to this function:
Settings Network/Remote Access Remote Desktop Manager
Remote Desktop Manager grants the following connection options:
- Windows Terminal Service (RemoteFX): Display the desktop of an external Windows computer on the control
- VNC: Display the desktop of an external Windows, Apple or Unix computer on the control
- Switch-off/restart of a computer: Automatically shut down a Windows computer together with the control
- World Wide Web: Available only to authorized specialists
- SSH: Available only to authorized specialists
- User-defined connection: Available only to authorized specialists
HEIDENHAIN offers the IPC 6641 as a Windows computer. With the IPC 6641 you can start and operate Windows-based applications directly from within the control.
If the desktop of the external connection or the external computer is active, all inputs from the mouse and the alphabetic keyboard are transmitted there.
When the operating system is shut down, the control automatically terminates all connections. Please note that only the connection is terminated, whereas the external computer or the external system is not shut down automatically.
Buttons
Remote Desktop Manager contains the following buttons:
Button | Function |
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New connection | Create a new connection in the Edit the connection window |
Delete connection | Delete the selected connection |
Start the connection | Start the selected connection |
Terminate the connection | Terminate the selected connection |
Edit the connection | Edit the selected connection in the Edit the connection window |
Exit | Close Remote Desktop Manager |
Import connections | Restore the selected connection |
Export the connections | Back-up the selected connection |
Windows Terminal Service (RemoteFX)
You don't need any additional software on a computer for a RemoteFX connection, but you might need to change some settings on the computer.
Configuring an external computer for Windows Terminal Service (RemoteFX)
For integrating the IPC 6641, HEIDENHAIN recommends using a RemoteFX connection.
With RemoteFX, a separate window opens for the screen of the external computer. The active desktop on the external computer is then locked and the user logged off. This prevents two users from accessing the control simultaneously.
VNC
You need an additional VNC server for your external computer when connecting through VNC. Install and configure the VNC server (e.g., TightVNC server) before establishing the connection.
VNC mirrors the screen of the external computer. The active desktop on the external computer is not locked automatically.
With a VNC connection you can shut down the external computer through the Windows menu. The computer cannot be restarted through the connection.
Connection settings
General settings
The following settings apply to all connection options:
Setting | Meaning | Usage |
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Connection name | Name of the connection in Remote Desktop Manager Tip You can use the following characters in the name of the connection: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 _ | Required |
Restarting after end of connection | Behavior after disconnection:
| Required |
Automatic starting upon login | Connect automatically when starting | Required |
Add to favorites | The control displays the connection's icon in the taskbar. Tap or click the icon to start the connection directly. | Required |
Move to the following workspace | Number of the desktop for the connection; desktops 0 and 1 are reserved for the NC software. Default setting: Third desktop | Required |
Release USB mass memory | Permit access to connected USB mass memory devices | Required |
Private connection | Connection can be seen and used only by its creator | Required |
Computer | Host name or IP address of the external computer HEIDENHAIN recommends the IPC6641.machine.net setting for the IPC 6641. The host name IPC6641 must be assigned to the IPC in the Windows operating system for this setting. | Required |
Password | Password of the user | Required |
Entries in the Advanced options area | Available only to authorized specialists | Optional |
Additional settings for Windows Terminal Service (RemoteFX)
The control offers the following additional connection settings for the Windows Terminal Service (RemoteFX) option:
Setting | Meaning | Usage |
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User name | Name of the user | Required |
Windows domain | Domain of the external computer | Optional |
Full-screen mode or User-defined window size | Size of the connection window on the control | Required |
Additional settings for VNC
The control offers the following additional connection settings for the VNC option:
Setting | Meaning | Usage |
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Full-screen mode or User-defined window size: | Size of the connection window on the control | Required |
Permit further connections (share) | Additionally grant other VNC connections access to the VNC server | Required |
View only | In display mode, the external computer cannot be operated. | Required |
Additional settings for Switch-off/restart of a computer
The control offers the following additional connection settings for the Switch-off/restart of a computer option:
Setting | Meaning | Usage |
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User name | User name with which the connection should log in. | Required |
Windows domain: | If required, domain of the target computer | Optional |
Max. waiting time (seconds): | A shutdown of the control causes the Windows computer to shut down as well. Before the control displays the Now you can switch off. message, it waits for the number of seconds defined here. While waiting, the control checks whether the Windows computer is still accessible (port 445). If the Windows computer is switched off before the defined number of seconds have expired, the control will wait no longer. | Required |
Additional waiting time: | Waiting time after the Windows computer has stopped being accessible. Windows applications may delay the shutdown of the computer after port 445 has been closed. | Required |
Force | Close all programs on the Windows computer, even if dialogs are still open. If Force is not selected, Windows waits up to 20 seconds. This delays the shutdown process or the Windows computer is switched off before Windows has shut down. | Required |
Restart | Restart the windows computer | Required |
Run during restart | When the control restarts, restart the Windows computer as well. Effective only if the control is restarted using the shutdown icon at the bottom right in the taskbar or if it is restarted as a result of a change in the system settings (e.g. network settings). | Required |
Run during switch-off | Shut down the Windows computer (no restart) when shutting down the control. This is the default behavior. Even the END key will then not trigger a restart. | Required |
Configuring an external computer for Windows Terminal Service (RemoteFX)
To configure the external computer (e.g., in Windows 10 operating systems):
- Press the Windows key
- Select Control Panel
- Select System and Security
- Select System
- Select Remote Settings
- The computer opens a pop-up window.
- Under Remote Assistance, enable Allow Remote Assistance connections to this computer
- In the Remote Desktop area, enable Allow Remote connections to this computer
- Press OK to confirm your settings
Establishing and starting a connection
To establish and start a connection:
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Exporting and importing connections
To export a connection:
- Open Remote Desktop Manager
- Select the desired connection
- Select the right arrow icon in the menu bar
- The control displays a selection menu.
- Select Export the connections
- The control opens the Select export file window.
- Define the name of the saved file
- Select the target file
- Select Save
- The control saves the connection data under the name defined in the window.
To import a connection:
- Open Remote Desktop Manager
- Select the right arrow icon in the menu bar
- The control displays a selection menu.
- Select Import connections
- The control opens the Select file to import window.
- Select file
- Select Open
- The control creates the connection under the name that was defined originally in the Remote Desktop Manager.
Notes
- Configure the automatic shutdown of the Windows computer
- When you edit an existing connection, the control will automatically delete all impermissible characters from the name.
Notes in connection with the IPC 6641
- HEIDENHAIN assures a functioning connection between HEROS 5 and the IPC 6641. No guarantee is given for other combinations and connections.
- If you use the computer name IPC6641.machine.net to connect an IPC 6641, it is important to enter .machine.net.
With this entry, the control automatically searches the Ethernet interface X116, and not the interface X26; this reduces the time needed for access.