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Before creating the shortcuts, there are two things you should know. Command Line Arguments and Terminal Numbers: Command Line Arguments Our software uses command line arguments to specify the menu structure and terminal number.
DO NOT USE A MAPPED DRIVE! Use the UNC! Follow this example to create a shortcut: Create Shortcut Manually
To assist with this first method, we provide a program called the Shortcut Wizard. This program will create a shortcut using a correct command line and will automatically register all ActiveX controls. If you’d rather not manually create the shortcut, use this program to create a desktop shortcut for you.
Using the shortcut Wizard. Watch this video on using the wizard: ETShortcutWizard
This window will be unresponsive as long as the bottom status bar is blinking red and white with the message, “Loading user control data. This may take a couple minutes so be patient.” It’s compiling a list of all ActiveX controls and DLLs that need to be registered. When it’s done you’ll see the status bar remain white with the message, “Control data loaded. Verify folder and terminal number and proceed." At this point, you’ll also notice that the ‘Create Shortcut’ button has appeared. A window will appear with several options. Since the program was run from the Execu/Suite folder, you don’t have to locate the folder, that field will already be filled with the correct folder. To create a shortcut for Execu/Suite, you simply need to select your desired terminal number then click the ‘Create Shortcut’ button. You won’t be notified if your selected terminal number is already in use, so be sure you’re selecting the correct terminal number to avoid any confusion or security warnings when running Execu/Suite.
The Execu/Suite is best run using the ‘Environment’ tab of the user in ‘Active Directory Users and Computers’. Rather than placing the command line in ‘Target:’, you’ll place it in ‘Program file name’. If your server and Terminal Services server aren’t the same machine, be sure to use the UNC, just like in the first option. Otherwise, you should use the drive letter, just like in the example image. Using the UNC when the software is installed locally will cause severe performance issues.