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Remote Software - How to Open Files

The instructions below will guide you through opening the files you have saved directly to your computer.  Do not save the files directly to the server - they will be deleted! 

To open files from a Remote Software session, you will need to make sure you have checked the "Drives" box when you connected, as show below.

RDP Options

Then, when using any application, use the open function as you would normally.  When prompted for a location, choose "C on 'computer name'" or "home on 'computer name'" to open files saved locally on your computer.

Windows Example

Save Dialog

Mac Example

Save

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