Saving Files on Engineering Virtual Labs

Save Files Locally on Your Device (Local Client Only)

The VMWare Horizon Client utilizes the feature of file sharing between applications within the VDI environment and your local computer. Please follow the steps below to configure your Client settings to enable file sharing.

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. Click Accept on the Disclaimer pop up box

4. Enter your NetID and password in the Login pop up box

   1. User name: NetID

   2. Password: password

   3. Domain: AUTH

5. Click on the Settings icon in the upper right hand corner

6. Select the Sharing tab from the side panel

7. Click on the Add icon

8. Browse for folder and select Windows (C:) > Users > Your Username

9. Click OK

10. Check the following boxes:

    1. Share your local files Your Username

    2. Allow access to removable storage

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

    4. Open local files in hosted applications

11. Click OK to save the changes made

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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.