When connecting for the first time with a new browser, you will be asked for clipboard access. You must allow this in order to copy/paste text between your local machine and the remote session.
You should be assigned a node and directed to a remote desktop session automatically:
Session time
Please be aware that a session can be up-to 8 hours long and the session will be terminated automatically after this time. If you need a reservation for a longer session on a particular day, please contact help@pawsey.org.au
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Launching the Terminal and other GUI Applications
Launch a terminal session by clicking the terminal icon in the dock:
Application Drawer
The terminal and other applications can be found in the application drawer which can be accessed by clicking the apps button in the bottom left, or right clicking on the desktop:
Once you have clicked on the button, a terminal window will open:
Copying and Pasting
You can copy paste text (not files) directly from your own machine to the remote vis session, using keyboard shortcuts or the right click menu.
The hotkeys for copy and paste in the terminal are:
And everywhere else it is the usual:
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Sharing Your Session and Changing Settings
To access the sessions sharing and settings for the remote session, press:
And the sidebar will appear:
Session sharing can be accessed at the top of the sidebar and links can be generated for both view only and full control:
Copy the desired link and share it with your collaborators:
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Logging Out of a Session
To end a session, open the app drawer and select logout:
Each session should be terminated after use to free up resources for other users. Sessions will be automatically terminated after 8 hours.