TITLE
    Network Assistant and Launcher: Observe/Control Issues
Article ID:
Created:
Modified:
31021
6/25/99
6/25/99

TOPIC

    When I use Network Assistant to control a remote machine that has the Launcher open, the cursor does not track smoothly. It is almost frozen and it won't move across the screen unless I move the controlling mouse violently. Why is this?


DISCUSSION

    This a known issue that occurs when the Launcher is open on the remote machine. The only workaround is to close the Launcher using the Command-W key combination. You should avoid having the Launcher open on remote workstations.

    If the workstation is running Mac OS 8.5 or later, you can use the following steps to mimic the Launcher's functionality:
      1. Create a new folder and open it.
      2. Go to the View menu and choose "as Buttons".
      3. Place aliases to the desired items in this folder. To duplicate your current Launcher setup, drag in the contents of the Launcher Items folder which resides in the System Folder.
      4. If desired, drag the folder to the bottom of the screen so that it becomes a pop-up window.

Document Information
Product Area: Communications-Networking
Category: Network Management
Sub Category: General Topics

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