Remote Desktop Manager 7.0 Beta

Hi David,

I seem to be having a problem using the embedded SSH or SSH Shell. We currently use Putty to connect to all of our network equipment through SSH. If I try to use the embedded SSH the connection opens flash's on the screen and then closes. This happens to fast to even read any message on the screen. If I try this with SSH Shell then I get a pop up message "Unable to connect. Verify your settings." Putty is working but I was just trying to eliminate an external app and see if your embedded options would work.

Feature requests:

Is it possible to add options to the password generator? We have a default password policy and use another password generator and have a criteria of 3 upper case, 2 lower case, and 2 number. We use Remote Desktop Manager for 95% of all our management tools and this would avoid have an external password generator if we could specify the criteria.

Would it be possible to edit some of the session details while in the dashboard instead of opening the connection?

You have the best management tool out there. Keep up the good work.

Thanks,
Larry

Hi Larry,
We will look at your problem with SSH. This is the first beta and it's possible that we have some adjustment to do. We have tested it with an OpenSSH on a Windows Server machine. Could you verify the application log: Help->View Application Log

I have added your two other request on our todo list. I don't have any timeframe but as usual we continue to improve the application.

Hi,

Here is the output from the application log.


[11/8/2011 12:08 PM]ERROR SILENT System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.
at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse()
at Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Business.BusinessHelper.GetFavicon(String website, Image defaultImage)
[11/8/2011 12:08 PM]ERROR SILENT System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.
at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse()
at Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Business.BusinessHelper.GetFavicon(String website, Image defaultImage)
[11/10/2011 2:17 PM]ERROR SILENT System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.
at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse()
at Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Business.BusinessHelper.GetFavicon(String website, Image defaultImage)
[11/10/2011 2:17 PM]ERROR SILENT System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.
at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse()
at Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Business.BusinessHelper.GetFavicon(String website, Image defaultImage)
[11/10/2011 3:13 PM]ERROR SILENT System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.
at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse()
at Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Business.BusinessHelper.GetFavicon(String website, Image defaultImage)
[11/10/2011 3:13 PM]ERROR SILENT System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.
at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse()
at Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Business.BusinessHelper.GetFavicon(String website, Image defaultImage)
[11/14/2011 10:24 PM]ERROR SILENT System.Data.SqlClient.SqlException: A network-related or instance-specific error occurred while establishing a connection to SQL Server. The server was not found or was not accessible. Verify that the instance name is correct and that SQL Server is configured to allow remote connections. (provider: Named Pipes Provider, error: 40 - Could not open a connection to SQL Server)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnection.OnError(SqlException exception, Boolean breakConnection)
at System.Data.SqlClient.TdsParser.ThrowExceptionAndWarning(TdsParserStateObject stateObj)
at System.Data.SqlClient.TdsParser.Connect(ServerInfo serverInfo, SqlInternalConnectionTds connHandler, Boolean ignoreSniOpenTimeout, Int64 timerExpire, Boolean encrypt, Boolean trustServerCert, Boolean integratedSecurity, SqlConnection owningObject)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds.AttemptOneLogin(ServerInfo serverInfo, String newPassword, Boolean ignoreSniOpenTimeout, Int64 timerExpire, SqlConnection owningObject)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds.LoginNoFailover(String host, String newPassword, Boolean redirectedUserInstance, SqlConnection owningObject, SqlConnectionString connectionOptions, Int64 timerStart)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds.OpenLoginEnlist(SqlConnection owningObject, SqlConnectionString connectionOptions, String newPassword, Boolean redirectedUserInstance)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlInternalConnectionTds..ctor(DbConnectionPoolIdentity identity, SqlConnectionString connectionOptions, Object providerInfo, String newPassword, SqlConnection owningObject, Boolean redirectedUserInstance)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnectionFactory.CreateConnection(DbConnectionOptions options, Object poolGroupProviderInfo, DbConnectionPool pool, DbConnection owningConnection)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionFactory.CreatePooledConnection(DbConnection owningConnection, DbConnectionPool pool, DbConnectionOptions options)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionPool.CreateObject(DbConnection owningObject)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionPool.UserCreateRequest(DbConnection owningObject)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionPool.GetConnection(DbConnection owningObject)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionFactory.GetConnection(DbConnection owningConnection)
at System.Data.ProviderBase.DbConnectionClosed.OpenConnection(DbConnection outerConnection, DbConnectionFactory connectionFactory)
at System.Data.SqlClient.SqlConnection.Open()
at Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Business.DataSources.DatabaseConnectionDataSource.ExecuteNonQuery(String sql, IDbDataParameter[] parameters)
at Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Business.DataSources.SqlServerLogSubDataSource.LogConnectionClosed(LogConnectionClosedInfo logConnectionClosedInfo)
[11/15/2011 2:22 PM]ERROR SILENT System.Net.WebException: The remote server returned an error: (404) Not Found.
at System.Net.HttpWebRequest.GetResponse()
at Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Business.BusinessHelper.GetFavicon(String website, Image defaultImage)
[12/22/2011 10:02 AM]INFO Upgrading database for data source 'RDM' with version 24
[12/22/2011 10:02 AM]INFO Upgrading database for data source 'RDM' with version 25
[12/22/2011 10:02 AM]INFO Upgrading database for data source 'RDM' with version 26
[12/22/2011 10:04 AM]ERROR SILENT Rebex.Net.SshException: A supplied password or user name is incorrect.
at Rebex.Net.SshSession.cCIjvV(String , String , SshPrivateKey , SshGssApiCredentials )
at Rebex.Net.SshSession.Authenticate(String userName, String password, SshPrivateKey privateKey)
at Rebex.Net.Ssh.Login(String userName, String password, SshPrivateKey privateKey)
at Rebex.Net.Ssh.kRCyw(String , Int32 , SshParameters , String , String , SshPrivateKey )
at Rebex.TerminalEmulation.SshTerminalControl.Connect()
at Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Frames.Embedded.FreEmbeddedSshSchell.Connect()
[12/22/2011 10:15 AM]ERROR SILENT Rebex.Net.SshException: A supplied password or user name is incorrect.
at Rebex.Net.SshSession.cCIjvV(String , String , SshPrivateKey , SshGssApiCredentials )
at Rebex.Net.SshSession.Authenticate(String userName, String password, SshPrivateKey privateKey)
at Rebex.Net.Ssh.Login(String userName, String password, SshPrivateKey privateKey)
at Rebex.Net.Ssh.kRCyw(String , Int32 , SshParameters , String , String , SshPrivateKey )
at Rebex.TerminalEmulation.SshTerminalControl.Connect()
at Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Frames.Embedded.FreEmbeddedSshSchell.Connect()
[12/22/2011 10:22 AM]ERROR SILENT Rebex.Net.SshException: Unsupported protocol version.
at Rebex.Net.SshSession.bOtYJuZ()
at Rebex.Net.SshSession.Negotiate()
at Rebex.Net.Ssh.Connect(String serverName, Int32 serverPort, SshParameters parameters)
at Rebex.Net.Ssh.kRCyw(String , Int32 , SshParameters , String , String , SshPrivateKey )
at Rebex.TerminalEmulation.SshTerminalControl.Connect()
at Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Frames.Embedded.FreEmbeddedSshSchell.Connect()
[12/22/2011 10:37 AM]ERROR SILENT Rebex.Net.SshException: A supplied password or user name is incorrect.
at Rebex.Net.SshSession.cCIjvV(String , String , SshPrivateKey , SshGssApiCredentials )
at Rebex.Net.SshSession.Authenticate(String userName, String password, SshPrivateKey privateKey)
at Rebex.Net.Ssh.Login(String userName, String password, SshPrivateKey privateKey)
at Rebex.Net.Ssh.kRCyw(String , Int32 , SshParameters , String , String , SshPrivateKey )
at Rebex.TerminalEmulation.SshTerminalControl.Connect()
at Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Frames.Embedded.FreEmbeddedSshSchell.Connect()
[12/22/2011 10:39 AM]ERROR SILENT Rebex.Net.SshException: The operation was not completed within the specified time limit.
at Rebex.Net.SshSession.BXQTfX(Int32 )
at Rebex.Net.SshSession.AePCoRZ(Byte[]& )
at Rebex.Net.SshSession.cDtmAOZ(cMbfbTZ , Object[] )
at Rebex.Net.SshSession.CFLiXJ(ANiLIV )
at Rebex.Net.SshSession.CdWqMB()
at Rebex.Net.SshSession.cCIjvV(String , String , SshPrivateKey , SshGssApiCredentials )
at Rebex.Net.SshSession.Authenticate(String userName, String password, SshPrivateKey privateKey)
at Rebex.Net.Ssh.Login(String userName, String password, SshPrivateKey privateKey)
at Rebex.Net.Ssh.kRCyw(String , Int32 , SshParameters , String , String , SshPrivateKey )
at Rebex.TerminalEmulation.SshTerminalControl.Connect()
at Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Frames.Embedded.FreEmbeddedSshSchell.Connect()


Thanks for your assistance.

Larry

Hi,
The next version will show you more details but I see from the log:

- A supplied password or user name is incorrect.
- Unsupported protocol version.

Hi,

i've got this problem with new RDM 6.9.0.0: if i use filter/search for sessions then current beta expand all and then filter only those sessions that match ... but all empty groups remain displayed. previous behaviour was that only groups with displayed sessions was displayed

Hi,
I know why and I will fix it. Sorry about that

Hi,
It's now fixed and this will be in the next beta release.

Hi
Tnx for your application
could you add winbox for mikrotik?

Hi
Since you have added the embedded telnet in the new 6.9.0.0 version I noticed that you no longer have the option to have a time stamped log file. Not sure if this is in your plan for the new version but having this feature can be helpful where you might need to maintain a session log

Hi,
We have done it on purpose. Does the log is missing only with the embedded Telnet? I will fix this for sure.

Just a small statement after one week of use:
until now it works great! :)

Thank you very much for this input. It's very for us. We have more features coming soon for this release and also for 2012.

give it to me ;)

I can't give you all the details but we want to expand our computer management and add more centralized information. We also want to explore the Mobile solution and maybe MACOS X. This is not official yet.

Hi,

It seems that if a folder does not have an entry under it you cannot delete it or do anything to it..., bug? / feature?

Hi,
Sorry about the delete bug. The workaround is to add a blank session and delete the group. It's now fixed internally and this will be in the next beta release. I hope to release it tomorrow.

Hi,

Another thing I noticed, when I search for a keyword the list used to filtered all the folders and show me only the folders with data related to my search.
Now, all the folders are showing and only the entries are filtered...

This is also fixed already

Hi,
A new beta version of Remote Desktop Manager is now available:

http://remotedesktopmanager.com/download/Setup.RemoteDesktopManager.6.9.1.0.exe
http://remotedesktopmanager.com/download/Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Bin.6.9.1.0.zip

Changes
- Added the show console error option for the Microsoft VPN
- Added Rename and Duplicate support for the sub-connections
- Added the custom image feature for a group/folder
- Added the Active Time log for a embedded connection
- Export to html for the data entries contains now the password encrypted
- Fixed a bug with the filter and empty folders
- Fixed a click through bug when clicking the menu from an external app or embedded putty
- Fixed a possible problem when the application try to auto login multi time (web)
- Improved the session type filter for a new entry
- Integrated the PDF, Visio and Office document support
- The password generator settings are now saved
- Improved the password generator with pattern (compatible with the KeePass generator)
- Minor translation fixes

Hi David,

happy new year. I have two questions about the latest RDM 6.9.1.0 build.

1) there is under c:\Remote Desktop Manager\de\ the new RemoteDesktopManager.resources.dll. Although i set in the RDM File -> Option -> German, restart RDM , but RDM still appears in english.
(It's an english WIN XP SP3). What should this RemoteDesktopManager.resources.dll in german display? where can i see that it works?

2) In the RDM File -> Option -> Advanced tab there is a path link [C:\Dev\devolutions\RemoteDesktopManager\Program\bin\Release Source:InstallDir]
this path doesn't exists on my system, and i can't change it as well.
So when i click this link, i get always an Unexpected error:

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Unexpected error, contact us at remotedesktopmanager.com

OS: Windows XP Service Pack 3 32-bit

Win32Exception - The system cannot find the file specified

bei System.Diagnostics.Process.StartWithShellExecuteEx(ProcessStartInfo startInfo)
bei System.Diagnostics.Process.Start()
bei System.Diagnostics.Process.Start(ProcessStartInfo startInfo)
bei System.Diagnostics.Process.Start(String fileName)
bei Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Forms.FrmOptions.lblOptionPath_LinkClicked(Object sender, LinkLabelLinkClickedEventArgs e)
bei System.Windows.Forms.LinkLabel.OnLinkClicked(LinkLabelLinkClickedEventArgs e)
bei System.Windows.Forms.LinkLabel.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs e)
bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmMouseUp(Message& m, MouseButtons button, Int32 clicks)
bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m)
bei System.Windows.Forms.Label.WndProc(Message& m)
bei System.Windows.Forms.LinkLabel.WndProc(Message& msg)
bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
bei System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
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When i create the directory structure, and click the link a new Windows folder window opens and shows the content of the C:\Dev\devolutions\RemoteDesktopManager\Program\bin\Release
directory.

What's the function behind this link?
Why is this link not changeable?

many thanks and rgs
Bob

Hi Bob,
The German translation is not integrated yet. The dll contains the English translation but it's coming soon. I have a meeting today with native German translator. I hope to add it soon. The hardest part is already done. We have extracted all the resources from the application and it can now be translated.

I verified for the option and it's a bug. Because of the translation, it's hard coded to MY path. I'm fixing it right now.

Thanks!

I'm testing it out!

Thanks! David.

that's sounds good.
Bob

Hi David
Just installed the new beta 6.9.1.0. Since this installation I'm unable to start FileZilla connections. It simply happens nothing. The path for the filezilla exe is set correctly and the connections worked before the update.
Btw: Happy new year :)
René

Hi,
It does not start even in external mode?

Yes, correct. But strangewise, meanwhile it's working. I had to change application type of one connection to "Window Explorer" and then back to "FileZilla". Now they are all working again.
Sorry for the wrong info...

I will keep an eye on it to see if it could be related to something else. Thank you

When editing a user and clicking OK the following:

Sorry about this crash. I have found the problem and it's now fixed. I will release a new build tonight. Those field are only used by Remote Desktop Manager Server but the database is compatible with the SQL Server data source.
edited by dhervieux on 1/2/2012

Hi,
A new beta version of Remote Desktop Manager is now available:

http://remotedesktopmanager.com/download/Setup.RemoteDesktopManager.6.9.2.0.exe
http://remotedesktopmanager.com/download/Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Bin.6.9.2.0.zip

Changes
- Added a customer number field in the information tab page
- Small beta bug fixes

Hi,

I've tested the newest beta for the most interesting feature for me "embedded UltraVNC (no more add-on installation required)". But i have the same problems with the addon with refuse connection.
sometimes i get an error (that's ok, because the program don't crash)
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Unexpected error, contact us at remotedesktopmanager.com

OS: Windows XP Service Pack 3 32-bit

AccessViolationException - Es wurde versucht, im geschützten Speicher zu lesen oder zu schreiben. Dies ist häufig ein Hinweis darauf, dass anderer Speicher beschädigt ist.

bei System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
bei System.Windows.Forms.UnsafeNativeMethods.SendMessage(HandleRef hWnd, Int32 msg, Int32 wParam, Int32 lParam)
bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.SendMessage(Int32 msg, Int32 wparam, Int32 lparam)
bei System.Windows.Forms.Form.Close()
bei Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Forms.FrmEmbeddedContainer.Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Forms.IForm.Close()
bei Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Managers.EmbeddedViewManager.Close(IFormConnectionContainer childForm)
bei Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Managers.EmbeddedViewManager.OpenEmbedded(FreEmbeddedView frame, Connection connection, Boolean isConnected, Boolean showFooter, OpenConnectionMode openConnectionMode, Image image)
bei Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Managers.EmbeddedViewManager.Open(Connection connection, FreEmbeddedView frame, Boolean isConnected, OpenConnectionMode openConnectionMode, Boolean undocked, Image image)
bei Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Business.Connectors.EmbeddedConnector.Connect(Connection connection, OpenConnectionMode openConnectionMode)
bei Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Managers.ConnectionManager.OpenConnection(Connection connection, OpenConnectionMode openConnectionMode)
bei Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Managers.ConnectionManager.OpenConnections(Connection[] connectionList, OpenConnectionMode openConnectionMode)
bei Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Managers.ActionManager.OpenConnection(Connection[] currentConnections, OpenConnectionMode openConnectionMode)
bei Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Frames.ConnectionViews.FreBaseConnectionView.OpenConnection(Connection[] currentConnections, OpenConnectionMode openConnectionMode)
bei Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Frames.ConnectionViews.FreConnectionTreeView.tvList_NodeMouseDoubleClick(Object sender, TreeNodeMouseClickEventArgs e)
bei System.Windows.Forms.TreeView.OnNodeMouseDoubleClick(TreeNodeMouseClickEventArgs e)
bei System.Windows.Forms.TreeView.WndProc(Message& m)
bei Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Controls.TreeViewXP.WndProc(Message& message)
bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
bei System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
bei System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)
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But sometime I get a information "Connection refused" and than crash the program!
(The error message is prefer to me ;))





Another thing I would like the option back:
Connection -> More -> Tab page category



Thanks
edited by carrier on 1/3/2012

Several of the Add-ons don't show properly, Visio, Office, PDF. Even though I download/install, they never show as installed in the Download Manager.

Hi,
Those add-on are still listed in the add-on manager but they are now built-in in the document section when you create a New Blank session. They will be removed from the list as soon as the beta is closed.

Thanks Dave!

Also,
I'm having the same issue with the TAB naming as the post above mine. I need this back desperately, or if it's been moved, to know where it's at. I can't seem to find it anywhere.

Thanks!

Hi,
The tab was not removed on purpose. I can't explain why but the control group was made invisible by mistake. I will try to push another update today. I just need to finalize some stuff before.

Dave, you...are...the...MAN! Thanks!

Question,

Why do some plugins install in the Program Files directory while others install in the AppData directory?

Hi,
Those who need an activeX or an external dll has to be installed in the application folder.

Why does anything go in AppData then, as far as plugins go? Can't they all just go in Application folder as well?
edited by zim2323 on 1/4/2012

First looks on internal SSH..... running Windows 7 64 Bit

Using SSH Shell, there is no setting to interpret ANSI colors. Almost all Linux terminals send color information.
As soon as I click on Colors, background, I get:


rgumentException - Font 'Arial' does not support style 'Regular'.

at System.Drawing.Font.CreateNativeFont()
at System.Drawing.Font.Initialize(FontFamily family, Single emSize, FontStyle style, GraphicsUnit unit, Byte gdiCharSet, Boolean gdiVerticalFont)
at System.Drawing.Font.Initialize(String familyName, Single emSize, FontStyle style, GraphicsUnit unit, Byte gdiCharSet, Boolean gdiVerticalFont)
at System.Drawing.Font..ctor(String familyName, Single emSize, FontStyle style)
at Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Frames.ConnectionSettings.FreSshShellConnectionSettings.cbColorBackground_DrawItem(Object sender, DrawItemEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ComboBox.OnDrawItem(DrawItemEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ComboBox.WmReflectDrawItem(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ComboBox.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wpara


UTF-8 encoding works sort of, not all line characters are being interpreted correctly (corners). Tested with connecting to Linux 6.1 console and running MC (Midnight Commander)

Closing the session, does not close the window. Functions keys are not going acting in both places. For example to exit MC, you press F10. I press F10, MC closes, but also RDP captures the F10 and goes to favorite sessions.

@zim2323

We prefer to install them in AppData because you don't need the Administrator writes to copy the file. The program files folder is protected

@David

Soooooo...then how do the plugins get installed in there in the first place? Just seems awfully convoluted to have plugins installed all over the place. Can we get them all installed in one place? Obviously if those that require installation into the Program Files folder can, then everything can...right?

And then when you upgrade or a plugin gets integrated, it's a pain figuring out what's where, how, and why. I've even had some plugins that I've found multiple versions of after the fact because originally was installed in one place, and then it got moved to another. Just a mess, unorganized, and frankly, unprofessional from an application perspective.
Does it work? Yes, but it's a mess. If anything at all, we need a utility to validate and cleanup expired or unneeded plugins. In that, if the plugin is integrated or has been retired, then give the ability to sort them so stale plugins are cleaned up.

I would think that would make it easier for you too.
edited by zim2323 on 1/4/2012

Hi,
Why not use the Add-on Manager? It take care of everything. Also, we try to integrate those (PDF, UltraVNC, Visio, Office...) who we need to be installed in the application folder.
edited by dhervieux on 1/4/2012

Add-on manager will install/uninstall what it knows, but after integration/upgrade or the plugin changes, it leaves all the crap from the original plugin in the folder. There's no way to clean it up unless you uninstall RDM, delete everything but the DB and CFG file and then reinstall RDM and the plugins.

From a use perspective, yes, the Download Manager "works", but from a file level/cleanliness perspective, it's extremely annoying to have plugins installed in two different places. Again, why not have them all install in 1 location? Furthermore, create a way to cleanup any files that are not "active", so that left over files from older plugins that are not used anymore can be cleaned up easily.

To clariy, there are two issues:
1) Plugins in two different folders instead of 1. Everything should be installed in the Program Files folder, since some plugins require Program Files to work properly, and to my knowledge there are no requirements that say anything has to be in AppData.
2) No way to properly remove old orphaned plugins. Once you upgrade to a version that no longer uses/integrates that plugin, OR the plugin creator changes where it's installed to, all the old files are left as is. That makes the update feature "useless" because to properly manage plugins, I now need to uninstall a plugin before I install it. I'll also have to uninstall all plugins before I upgrade to a new version with new integration so I don't have orphaned plugin files.
edited by zim2323 on 1/4/2012

Would like to request a couple options:
1) Ability to change where the DB and CFG file are saved. Essentially change the AppData location to someplace else, like Program Files (x86)\Devolutions\... folder.
2) Ability to force where plugins are installed. So that I can effectively force ALL plugins to be installed to Program files (x86)\Devolutions\...
3) If anything, create a Plugins folder under the Program Files installation folder and install plugins there, instead of installing everything into the root where it becomes confusing as to what is part of the original install and what is an actual plugin, specifically as plugins change, integrate, or are orphaned.

Thanks!
edited by zim2323 on 1/4/2012

I will see what I can do after the version 7.0. Thank you for the suggestions. For the cfg, it's already possible to change it with a reg key:

http://help.remotedesktopmanager.com/

Thanks David!!!

Hello,
first of all Happy New Year. Now I've installed latest beta 6.9.2.0 (overwriting bin files in my install dir). I have problems with Add-On Manager and plug-ins. Every time RDM starts, a pop-up ask me to install OpenVPN plug-in, but even if I select to install, it is never installed. The same, except for the startup pop-up, occurs with other plug-ins (Office, pdf, Visio).

Thanks in advance
regards,
Davide

Hi,
Could you verify the status in Add-on Manager? Maybe try to uninstall one and restart the application

Hi,
We are happy to announce a new beta for Remote Desktop Manager.

http://remotedesktopmanager.com/download/Setup.RemoteDesktopManager.6.9.3.0.exe
http://remotedesktopmanager.com/download/Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Bin.6.9.3.0.zip

- Added the option to hide the credit card information in data entry
- Added data entry export to Xml
- Added data entry export to Csv
- Small data entry view bug fixes
- SSH embedded fixes
- Missing tab group fixes

Feature Request,

Create an option in Add-On Manager to Select All for uninstall and install.

SSH does not seems to be working.
When I choose "Putty" and connect using SSH the connection works fine, when I choose SSH it says unable to connect...

Any ideas ?

Hi,
After reviewing my code it looks like the server port is never set, always defaulted to 22.
It has been fixed and will be available in the next release.
I hope that will resolve the issue.
Regards

@zim2323

Do you mean a re-install with a clean up?

@David

I mean an option that allows you to tell it to install or uninstall all plugins at once, rather then click on each one individually. Would be nice also to include checkboxes for each plugins so you could select all and then unselect a few if you decide you don't want them. Currently Download Manager is great if your the typical person who only installs/uninstalls a few plugins total. If you're like me and you install them all, it's a real time killer.
A cleanup option would be nice too. If Download Manager knew what each plugin required and where, then anything not apart of that global file list would get removed.
Those are referencing a couple different requests.
edited by zim2323 on 1/5/2012

Hi,

I have 2 minor issues regarding VPN with SonicWALL Global VPN:

1. Open session vpn only, does not send username and password for the vpn, they have to be entered manually (the credentials are stored), it works fine when opening the session normally.
2. With SonicWALL Global VPN it is possible to save the passwords. If you have stored a password within the Global VPN, and you open a session with rdm, the stored password in the Global VPN application is deleted.

I'm using 6.9.2.0 atm.


Thank you and kind regards,
Ray
edited by Rayman on 1/6/2012

dont know in which beta it heppened, but all of our connection logs are gone in the beta...
forget what i wrote, was in the "test" datasource not in the live version....
all connectionlogs are where they have to be....
edited by Xanacas on 1/6/2012

@Rayman

Could you send me by email some screenshot because I'm unable to reproduce the problem. Do you use some variable or the credential manager?

Hi,
We are happy to announce a new beta for Remote Desktop Manager.

http://remotedesktopmanager.com/download/Setup.RemoteDesktopManager.6.9.4.0.exe
http://remotedesktopmanager.com/download/Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Bin.6.9.4.0.zip

- Added PIN field for credit card
- Added Yubico support
- Added a shortcut key for Collapse All and Expand All
- Added batch edit support for credentials of a Web or LogMeIn session
- Added an option to expand the tree view when prompting for a credential entry
- Added a new group type named site
- Fixed a bug with the Collapse / Expand menu
- Fixed a credential bug with the Open VPN Only
- Sorted the machine name, groups and user name combo in the shared connection view
- SSH port fixes
- Implemented the role (active directory) support for RDMS

Did I just read correctly from your last post. Have you added Remote Desktop Manager support for Active Directory? I am hoping that what your saying is that instead of SQL local users being used for RDM access that we can tie in directly to AD. I noticed you mentioned RDMS though so I am also hoping that my excitement is not misplaced due to this feature being only accessible by RDM Server which from my understanding is going to be marketed and priced for enterprise which I am not.

Hi,
You can already use the Active Directory user with RDM but not the Active Directory group. This mean that you have to add every user manually in the application. With the RDMS, we are able to dynamically add the user and find his group. We also are able to match AD group with a role and a security settings. In the future, we will see what we can do to add this in SQL Server.

6.9.4.0.


SSH Shell confirmed fixed:
Windows closes on Session End
Changing of default colors does not crash application
F keys passed to terminal do no get interpreted locally first
Scroll-back buffer does not corrupt display
UTF-8 has all line characters interpreted (Loosing last on on last line before)


SSH Shell not fixed:
Color codes not being interpreted, so a ls -a will not show colored directories. (confirmed that Linux has xterm and ansi in DIR_COLORS)

@Phil Gordemer

Thank you very much for the testing. We use a third party and we are currently verifying with them if they support this feature.

The SSH session does not work...
When I use the putty option in SSH (port 22) everything works but not when I use your option...

Using SSH Shell:


Using SSH:


You know that SSH is not just a different port but actually uses certificates for the initial connection...?

@snirh

Just to be sure, have you tried the latest beta? André has made a fix about the port in the version 6.9.4.0

Yes, this is from the latest beta

Hi,

Not sure I understand. Are we talking about private key SSH settings ?

Thanks

yes, when I connect using putty for the first time it prompts me to accept the key, your SSH does not...

Hi David,

Following up our email conversation regarding the Open Session VPN only thing.

After your fix for 6.9.4.0 this is working fine, however, now the messages Opening SonicWALL Global VPN Connection and Closing VPN Connection are missing. It works fine, but now RDM is busy opening / closing the VPN connection while you cannot see that this is happening.

I hope I'm clear, if not I'll try to explain better.


Kind regards,
Ray

@Rayman

I've found the problem with the messages and this should be resolved in the next beta release.

Hello,
I have a problem with the Beta V.6.9.4.0. I can't resize the windows in the remote sessions. It doesn't matter if it is a Server or Windows XP or W7. You can maximize the windows in the remote sessions, but you can't change the size with the mouse. Moving works fine.

Kind regards
Holger

could you send me a printscreen, I just want to be sure of which window we are talking about.

Here is a screenshot:


I must correct my last post: Moving the windows doesn't work, too.
edited by Holger on 1/16/2012

@Holder I have 6.9.4.0 installed and I do not have this problem. I am able to resize and move windows with the mouse. I am running this on Windows 7 Ultimate x64bit. Try uninstalling, redownloading, and reinstalling. Maybe a corrupt install?

@Holder. If you use an old version, does it works? What version of RDP do you use? Have you installed the latest version (7.0)

Hello,
I use the ZIP-Version of RDM on a Windows 7 Professional 32-Bit. RDP is the Version 6.1.7601.17514.
If I use the Verion 6.6.0.0 or 6.5.1.0 of RDM I have no problems.

And at least the very important information ........... my name is Holger. ;):)

OK, it seems that's a problem on my PC. I tried the same "Installation" on an other W7-32-Bit System and it works fine.
So you can forget this.

Kind regards,
Holger

@Holger
Sorry about your name, it was a typo. I will release today a new beta. You could try it.

Hi David,

I´ve here the same problem what hoger had. I can´t move the windows around or resize the column. Sometimes can't click an button button.

Software: Windows 7 x64 an RDM latest beta

thank you Jens

With Built in FTP, I can't find a way to force the transfer mode. On uploads the software is guessing on whether it should be ascii or binary transfer and I need to be able to force binary (its guessing wrong most of the time).

There seems to be no controls for server connection, IE retry, disconnect, etc......

@Holger, @jensv
Is it possible that you use the Large font? I have seen a bug multiple time in some video drivers with large font.

Hello,

No. On my site, I use normal fonts, no scaling, or something like this.

Hi,

The transfer type setting (Ascii or Binary) will be available shortly.

Regards

You can add me to the list of people that cannot drag or resize windows... I am running Windows 7 64bit... I tried just running MSTSC and it works fine, but inside RDM beta 6.9.4.0 I cannot resize or move windows. I will try uninstalling fully with the next beta release. Also I am not using large fonts.
edited by soltech on 1/17/2012

Ok, it's weird. If you use a previous version (6.9.3 or 6.6), does it work?

Hi,
I have created a new thread for the embedded problem:

http://forum.devolutions.net/forum/topic1565-embedded-rdp-problem.aspx?MessageID=8302#post8302

Hi,
We are happy to announce a new beta for Remote Desktop Manager.

http://remotedesktopmanager.com/download/Setup.RemoteDesktopManager.6.9.5.0.exe
http://remotedesktopmanager.com/download/Devolutions.RemoteDesktopManager.Bin.6.9.5.0.zip

- Added more shortcut for data entry
- Added more shortcuts for the clipboard
- Added a new add item dialog
- Added Ftp password clipboard support
- Added Sort order for Group / Data Entry / Credential / Session Script Tool
- Added some sample images for the select custom image
- Added a balloon notification when a clipboard action is executed
- Added an option "Reconnect on double click"
- Added an option "Minimize on open session (external)"
- Added VNC Viewer Plus support in external mode
- Added secure note data entry
- Added user specific settings support with offline mode
- Added embedded SSH Shell color support
- Added ASCII transfer mode for embedded Ftp
- Added a show and generate password button in tue UI
- Double click Credential in tree view copy the password in the clipboard
- Fixed a rename group / folder issue
- Fixed a possible drag and drop bug

Quick report for 6.9.5.0

SSH Shell
Color support works!! (Woohoo!)
Copy and Paste support from Shell to Windows and back works - should be documented. I would like to see a Right Mouse Button menu that you have to select Paste from. Why - safety, if I hit RMB by accident, anything in my paste buffer from a windows session could trigger an accident command in Linux windows - been there, done that. That also gives space for a RMB copy to log file or something...

Embedded FTP:
Now see choice of ASCII and Binary transfer, but we also need to be able to Right Mouse Button and change them within a session as there are times you need to do both.

Embedded FTP:
Passing of password is not happening correctly. Change no other option between FTP Application and Builtin, and login fails with:

15:49:38.796 Error Info: Rebex.Net.FtpException: Login incorrect (530).
at Rebex.Net.Ftp.Login(String userName, String password, String account)

Is this a by product of FTP password clip support?

Thank you Phil for the report. André will take a look at your post and see what he can do. I don'understand you last question about the password clip?

I am wondering if the new feature " - Added Ftp password clipboard support " if that isn't the cause of the password problem.

Hi David,

I found unexpected behavior (/bug) when sorting groups/folders.
See attached images, when I give a priority of 1 to the group 'Test222', I would expect to just switch places with group 'Test221'. Instead both groups 'Test2' and 'Test22' move to the top.

I can fix it, by giving a priority 1 to the group 'Test1'.
Edit: changed attachment order


edited by molensky on 1/19/2012

@Phil
I don't think so, I only exposed internally the password to allow it be copied to the clipboard. It's a very basic modification

@Paul.
this is the expeted behavior because the sort split the number so 2 is smaller than 221. You can change the sort algo in the application option:

In the Advanced tab (list view), use the "Use the Old sessions sort" in the UI options.

Hi David,

I don't understand your remark about 'sort split the number'. (Could be a language thing, dutch is my native language.)
As I see it happen, when a grandchild (Text###) is given a higher ordering, the parent (Test##) and grandparent (Test#) entries inherit also this ordering.
I would expect the ordering to only influence siblings within the same group.

I also changed the setting 'Use the Old session sort'. This didn't change anything visible (at least I didn't notice a difference).

I'm using 6.9.5.0 and getting random crashes without error message. Puff and the application is gone.
I'm using mostly RDP Connections.

How can I support you to track this down?
My system is a XP32.

I can reproduce this case: Every time, when I edit a connection and connect to it, the application crashes.


Best regards
kraeMit
edited by kraeMit on 1/20/2012
edited by kraeMit on 1/20/2012

Could you try to verify the application log? Help-> View Application Log. maybe you could also install RDP 7.0

http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=20609