Saving Files on Aggie Virtual Desktop (AVD)

Save Files Locally on Your Device (Local Client Only)

The VMWare Horizon Client utilizes the feature of file sharing between applications within the Virtual environment and your local computer. When connecting to a Virtual Desktop such as VOAL for the first time it will prompt you to allow access to local storage and USB devices.

Please follow the steps below to configure your Client settings to enable file sharing if you initially denied access to local files and want to change it.

Configuring Local File Access - Windows

1. Enter VMWare Horizon Client into the Windows search bar to launch the application

2. Double-click on the coe-connect.engr.tamu.edu server icon

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3. Enter your NetID and password in the Login pop up box (if needed).

   1. User name: NetID

   2. Password: password

   3. Domain: AUTH

4. Select your Desktop (Ex. VOAL)

5. Once your VOAL desktop has loaded, Click on the 3 dots , then Click on the Settings icon in the upper right hand corner.

6. Select the tab from the side panel

7. Verify that the following settings are turned on:

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8. Close the settings window.

Configuring Local File Access - Mac

1. Open the VMWare Horizon Client through Applications or Launchpad

2. Click on the VMWare Horizon Client tab on the menu bar

   1. Select Preferences…

3. Select the Sharing icon from the tabs at the top of the Preferences pop up window

4. Click on the + icon

5. Select Macintosh HD > Users > Your Username from the drop down menus

6. Click Add

7. Check the following boxes:

   1. Allow access to Your Username

   2. Allow access to removable storage

   3. Do not show dialog when connecting to a desktop or application

Saving Files

Save your file with the desired file name inside of the opened application (e.g. Notepad ++), which is done through File Explorer for Windows and Mac. Save the file under the desired path This PC > Your User on Your Computer.