Horizon Client includes additional features to help you use remote desktops and published applications on your local client device. GesturesVMware has created user interaction aids to help you navigate conventional Windows user interface elements on a non-Windows device. Using Remote DesktopsYou can use the top menu bar in a remote desktop window to perform common tasks in a remote desktop. Using Published ApplicationsHorizon Client provides navigation aids to help you use published applications. Using Published Applications in Kiosk ModeWhen you are using published applications in Kiosk mode, you must use the Session Management Center to perform certain tasks. Copying and Pasting Text and ImagesBy default, you can copy and paste plain text and HTML-format rich text from the client device to a remote desktop or published application. Transferring Files Between the Client and a Remote Desktop or Published ApplicationYou can transfer files from the client device to a remote desktop or published application. You might also be able to transfer files from a remote desktop or published application to the client system. Share Access to Local Folders and Drives with Client Drive RedirectionWith the client drive redirection feature, you can share folders or drives on the local client system with remote desktops and published applications. Set File AssociationYou can associate Chrome Native Client apps with file types. Use USB Devices in a Remote DesktopWith the USB redirection feature, you can use some locally attached USB devices in a remote desktop. You can redirect multiple USB devices to a remote desktop. You cannot redirect USB devices to published desktops and published applications. Printing From a Remote Desktop or Published ApplicationWith the VMware Integrated Printing feature, you can print to a network printer or a locally attached printer from a remote desktop or published application. Change the Display Mode for Remote DesktopsYou can change the display mode for remote desktops. Use Full-Screen ModeYou can display a remote desktop in full-screen mode. Using DPI SynchronizationThe DPI Synchronization feature ensures that the DPI setting in a remote desktop or published application matches the client system's DPI setting. Using the Real-Time Audio-Video Feature for Webcams and MicrophonesWith the Real-Time Audio-Video feature, you can use the client machine's webcam or microphone in a remote desktop or published application. Real-Time Audio-Video is compatible with standard conferencing applications and browser-based video applications, and it supports standard webcams, audio USB devices, and analog audio input. Configure Audio Play Delay ControlYou might be able to improve the delay of audio playback from remote desktops by configuring the delay control option in Horizon Client. Use Multiple Sessions of a Published Application From Different Client DevicesWhen multi-session mode is enabled for a published application, you can use multiple sessions of the same published application when you log on to the server from different client devices. Shortcut Key CombinationsSome key combinations cannot be sent to a remote desktop or published application, regardless of the language that you use. Adjusting the Sound in Remote Desktops and Published ApplicationsBy default, sound playback is enabled for remote desktops and published applications. A Horizon administrator can set a policy to disable sound playback. Some limitations apply to sound playback in remote desktops and published applications. Share Location InformationWhen the Geolocation Redirection feature is enabled for a remote desktop or published application, you can share the client system's location information with the remote desktop or published application.
