Version 12.6 has simplified the methods used to “Customize” interface that is customer facing. These changes include but are not limited to the following:
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- Reports – Company logo:
- In previous versions the admin was required to place their company logo in the Master server’s file system. Now, the image can be uploaded using the Global > System Variables > Reports.
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Add Logo – Reports
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- In previous versions the admin was required to place their company logo in the Master server’s file system. Now, the image can be uploaded using the Global > System Variables > Reports.
- Customize – Direct Access
- The interface has completely changed when an admin requests Direct Access/Remote Control. When an admin Requests Remote control the company logo and if populated the admin’s photo is also displayed.
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Remote Control
- Notice in the image above there is also an image of the admin. This too must be added to complete the task of completing the new interface. I would suggest planning ahead and have these personalized “head shots” available prior to upgrading to 12.6. These are added to the Global Settings > Administrators section:
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Add Admin Photo
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Updated Photo
- This is the NEW interface the customer will see:
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Request Remote Control
- Please note – The end user now has more options to select… Full Control or View Only!
- Patch Branding – Updated
- In previous versions, customers were required to add 5 BMP files placed in a folder named “res” with your company logo and then using Software Deployment, push these files to Clients placing these files into the ..\data\core folder . This is now deprecated and the new message boxes will appear.
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Patch Branding
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- If a user wishes to “postpone” either the installation process or a Reboot, the “Shield” now will be more visible:
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Patch Message Restore
Prior to upgrading to v12.6, I would highly suggest planning your strategy to inform your users to the new interfaces and gather your admin’s “head shots” so your solution looks complete and professional!
I applaud these new improvements to simplify the customizations many customers had implemented in previous versions.
Steve Gibbs
