Citrix Client
Configuration
General Settings
Description Autostart
TranslationYes
No
Select whether the application should start automatically after the thin client boots up.
Hide iconYes
Hide on desktop
No
Yes:
Hide the application icon
Hide on desktop:
It'll place the icon in the menu and Run dialog.
Show the application icon.
Show the application icon
Custom icon File nameHere, assign a custom icon to the application.
Save the icon on the openthinclient server in the folder: <Manager-Home>/nfs/root/custom/icons
Use one of the following file formats: .png or .ico . Use a size of 32 × 32 or 64 × 64.
Leave settings unchanged
Restart the application.
Exit the Citrix application.
Log out the user
Restart the thin client
Shut down the thin client
Shut down ThinClient with Cancel dialog
Select the desired action after all (previously started) Citrix sessions end.
Numeric
Delays the display of the login dialog by the specified number of s.
Login settings
Show Login Dialog
Show login dialog with server address
Use default login credentials
Single sign-on
Citrix-specific dialog
Show Login Dialog / Show Login Dialog with Server Address:
The system prompts for login credentials.
Predefined login credentials:
Use the login credentials entered in the Domain, Default User, and Default Password fields.
Single sign-on:
The application logs in directly using the Linux login credentials. Ensure the Thin Client Logincomponent's in use.
Citrix-specific dialog:
Use the login dialog of the Citrix Workspace app. This method lets users reset expired passwords. It's best to manually enter credentials, as field pre-filling isn't supported.
On the server side, HTTP Basic Auth Enable it on the server side.
This sets the domain for login when either "Show Login Dialog" or "Predefined Login Data" is selected in the Login setting.
Default User TextThis setting's used when the Login setting's value is Default Login Credentials.
Default Password TextIt's used when the Login setting is "Default Login Data".
Custom title of the login window TextStorebrowse/Storefront Settings
Explanation Server / URL
Text
URL of the Citrix server. In most cases, specify the server name.
The StoreBrowse client requires an SSL-encrypted HTTPS connection. Use a CA-signed certificate.
See How to Export and Install an SSL Certificate for StoreFront to Use HTTPS
Citrix APIStoreBrowse
StoreFront
The Citrix service handles authentication and delivers desktops and apps.
For StoreFront, ensure StoreFront is active on the Citrix server and the configuration is accessible at https://servername/. (This is the default behavior of Citrix servers.)
Ignore login error and restart loginYes
No
Select here to restart the login dialog if the user’s credentials are incorrect or the user cancels the login dialog.
Enabling this setting suppresses all error messages.
Reconnect sessionNo
Disconnected sessions
Disconnected and active sessions
Quick: Disconnected sessions
Quick: Disconnected and active sessions
Automatically open the user's previous sessions on this thin client.
Disconnected sessions:
Open sessions from which the user has disconnected while remaining logged on.
Disconnected and active sessions:
Opens both disconnected sessions and sessions that are still active on other clients. (These will be disconnected on the other client.)
Quick: ...:
As above, if Citrix API Storebrowse is selected, use the Storefront API to reconnect sessions.
If the quick connection succeeds, use the "normal" functionality.
Automatically start a single applicationYes
No
If this option is set to Yes and only one shared application exists, it'll start automatically.
Automatically start applications with a pattern in their nameYes
Disable
Select whether to automatically start all applications whose name contains the pattern specified in the next field.
Pattern Pattern nameDesktops and Apps
Show on Desktop
Show Self-Service Window
Hide icons
Display on desktop:
After launching and logging into the Citrix app, the icons for all applications and desktops available to the user are displayed on the desktop.
Show Self-Service Window:
Display only the self-service window, and let users configure which icons appear.
Hide icons:
Use this option with the autostart options.
HDX and multimedia settings
To ensure that audio input and output work, enable them on the server side. In Citrix Studio, the following policy is available for this purpose:
Explanation Audio Input
On
Off
Select whether audio inputs (e.g., microphone) should be forwarded. Enable this setting to allow webcam forwarding.
Default Audio Forwarding
On
Off
On: All audio devices are forwarded
Off: The default audio device is forwarded as Citrix HDX Audio
Client Audio MappingDisable
Low Quality
Medium Quality
High Quality
Enables Client Audio Mapping. Client Audio Mapping is used when HDX MediaStream is unavailable.
Enable Adaptive AudioYes
No
For older processors lacking Streaming SIMD Extensions (SSE), disable Adaptive Audio.
UDP AudioOn
Off
If this setting is enabled, audio is transmitted via UDP instead of TCP/IP.
Enable UDP Audio for digital dictation.
UDP Audio lower port NumericFor UDP audio, the system uses a port between the lower and upper ports.
Default: 16500
For UDP audio, use a port between the lower port and the upper port.
Default: 16509
To
Off
Enable the Datagram Transport Layer Security (DTLS) protocol for UDP audio; this lets UDP audio flow through Citrix Gateway.
HDX Windows Media ForwardingOn
Off
On
Off
The Zoom Plugin optimizes webcam use with Zoom and works exclusively with the Zoom VDI Client. For more information and a download link for the Zoom VDI Client, see Getting Started with VDI.
TeamsOn
Off
On
Off
Webcam Forwarding
HDX
Generic USB Forwarding
Off
HDX Webcam Forwarding (recommended):
If you select this setting, the webcam image is compressed locally and sent to the server via the designated virtual channel.
Generic USB Forwarding:
The webcam stream is forwarded uncompressed.
If the webcam outputs an H264 stream, network traffic stays efficient.
If you enable this setting, the system ignores all quality settings configured below.
HDX Webcam
Automatic Negotiation
Fixed resolution and frame rate
Automatic negotiation
Displays all connected cameras in the VDA and offers the resolutions supported by the cameras.
Fixed resolution and frame rate
Displays a "Citrix HDX Web Camera" with the properties listed below.
HDX Webcam Fixed Resolution Width × HeightSelect the resolution of the webcam stream here.
HDX Webcam Fixed Frames per Second NumericSelect the frame rate of the webcam stream here. HDX Webcam Device
If multiple webcams are connected to the thin client, select the desired webcam to forward.
The default setting is usually /dev/video-otc It's usually the correct one.
USB Forwarding Settings
For Generic USB redirection to work, enable it on the server side. In Citrix Studio, the following policies are available for this purpose:
Value
Explanation
Enable Generic USB RedirectionYes
No
Select whether to forward all USB devices via Citrix's generic USB forwarding.
With the "All except memory sticks" option, it'll forward all devices except USB storage devices. This option is particularly useful in combination with client drive mapping.
The following devices are always handled locally:
Connecting devices
Numeric
USB IDs of devices that should always be forwarded directly to the session. This approach streamlines access by automating device redirection through Citrix policy and eliminating the need for user interaction.
Note, enable Generic USB Redirection for this feature.
USB IDs must be in the form VID:PID or VID: Separate multiple entries with spaces. Specify only the vendor ID to include all devices from that manufacturer.
Read USB IDs on the client in a terminal using the command lsusb .
Numerically
USB IDs of devices to include in generic forwarding.
Enable Grundig pluginAuto
Yes
No
Select here whether the Grundig Virtual Channel driver should be enabled.
Enable Olympus Plugin
Auto
Yes
No
Select whether to enable the Olympus Virtual Channel driver.
Enable Philips Speechmike PluginAuto
Yes
No
Select whether to enable the Philips Virtual Channel driver.
Enable Signotec pluginAuto
Yes
Yes
Select whether the Signotec Virtual Channel driver should be enabled.
Keyboard and Mouse Settings
Explanation Keyboard Layout
Automatic from client settings
German
German (Switzerland)
French (Belgian)
French
French (Switzerland)
Italian
Spanish
US
Keyboard type (Client)
Automatic
Linux
Keyboard type (server)
Automatic
IBM PC/XT
Keyboard parameter UseEUKS
0
1
2
EUKS stands for Extended Unicode Keyboard Support
0 — configure EUKS
as disabled 1 — use EUKS as a fallback method
2 — use EUKS whenever possible
Yes
Disable
Yes:
Middle mouse button sendsCTRLandV in the Citrix session
Disable the feature to use the middle mouse button as a standard click in the Citrix session.
Configure the middle mouse button to function as a middle mouse button in the Citrix session.
Translated
Use this setting only in full-screen mode.
Direct
Select whether to pass keyboard shortcuts directly.
Apply the fix for the mouse pointer issue.Yes
No
Select Yes if a black box appears around the mouse pointer.
Client Drive Mapping
For client drive mapping to work, enable it on the server side. Citrix Studio provides the following policy for this:
Additionally, configure generic USB redirection to exclude USB storage devices when mapping them.
Explanation Access permission
Ask user
Deny
Read-only
Read/Write
Enable drive mapping
Yes
No
Automatically map removable drives
Yes
Disable
Mapping 1 and 2
Values
Explanation
Mode
Enable when required.
Read-only
Read/Write
Select whether the statically mapped drive is forwarded as read-only or writable.
Windows drive letter TextSelect the drive letter for the statically mapped drive here.
Local Path TextSelect the path to be redirected here.
COM Ports
For COM port redirection to work, enable it on the server side. Citrix Studio provides the following guidelines for this:
Explanation First
Enabled
1st serial port, /dev/ttyS0
2nd serial port, /dev/ttyS1
3rd serial port, /dev/ttyS2
1st USB-to-serial adapter, /dev/ttyUSB0
2nd USB-to-serial adapter, /dev/ttyUSB1
3. USB-to-serial adapter, /dev/ttyUSB2
/dev/ttyACM0
/dev/ttyACM1
Select the first port to be forwarded here.
SecondDisabled
1st serial port, /dev/ttyS0
2nd serial port, /dev/ttyS1
3rd serial port, /dev/ttyS2
1st USB-to-serial adapter, /dev/ttyUSB0
2nd USB-to-serial adapter, /dev/ttyUSB1
3. USB-to-serial adapter, /dev/ttyUSB2
/dev/ttyACM0
/dev/ttyACM1
Select the second port to be forwarded here.
ThirdDisabled
1st serial port, /dev/ttyS0
2nd serial port, /dev/ttyS1
3rd serial port, /dev/ttyS2
1st USB-to-serial adapter, /dev/ttyUSB0
2nd USB-to-serial adapter, /dev/ttyUSB1
3. USB-to-serial adapter, /dev/ttyUSB2
/dev/ttyACM0
/dev/ttyACM1
Select the third port to forward.
Local Printers
If a local printer requires forwarding, first set it up (see Printers). Additionally, install the following printer driver in the VDA:
Find instructions here: https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX140208
Explanation Enable
Yes
No
Select here to allow forwarding from local printers.
Default printerText
Select the printer to set as the default printer in Windows.
If the field remains blank, the system won't designate a default printer.
Driver for default printerText
Select the driver to use for the default printer.
If the field remains blank, the system will select the HP LaserJet 2800 Series PS driver.
If unsure, leave this field blank.
Printer List ClientText
Select which local printers to forward. If the field's left blank, forward all local printers.
Expert Settings
Explanation
Connection Bar
Leave at default
Always on
Always off
The Connection Bar allows the user to disconnect, switch between full-screen and windowed mode, or log out, among other things.
Desktop Appliance ModeOn
Off
If Desktop Appliance Mode and generic USB passthrough are enabled, USB devices connected before the Citrix session begins are also passed through.
If Desktop Appliance Mode is disabled, generic USB pass-through forwards only devices connected after the Citrix session started.
Virtual NSAP Channel
On
Off
TUI Feature (Transparent User Interface)
On
Off
Use Chromium to redirect browser content
On
Off
Tw2CachePower
TWRedundantImageItems Numeric
Enable OSS
Yes
No
ApproximateColors
Yes
Disable
AllowBackingStore
Yes
Disable UseServerRedraw
UseServerRedraw
Yes
Disable
Enable Windows warning sounds
CPU Performance
Default
Maximum
Implement workaround for Citrix Bug [RFLNX-1003]. LoggingEnable default logging.
Detailed
Information
Warnings
Errors
Critical errors
Automatic reconnection
Explanation Enable
Yes
No
Number of attempts
Numeric
Delay between attempts
Numeric
Bitmap cache
Explanation Enable
On
Off
Size
Numeric
Minimum size
Numeric
Font smoothing
Explanation Type
0 — Setting from user profile
1 — None
TLS settings
Explanation Minimum TLS Version
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
Maximum TLS version
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
Connection Timeouts
Occasionally, individual actions in storebrowse may take a very long time or appear to hang. Here, enter timeouts after which the action will be aborted and retried. Specify multiple timeouts, e.g., 2,5,10). After the last timeout, execute the action without a timeout.
List of timeouts in s