Shared Workspace plug-in
The plug-in is a small program that enables Shared Workspace users to
utilise a variety of additional functions.
Features and benefits of the plug-in include:
- Easier editing – saving a file opened from
Shared Workspace will automatically upload your file back into Shared
Workspace without the need to save the file onto your workstation first.
- Creating files - you can create files, such as Word,
Excel and PowerPoint within Shared Workspace. Without the
plug-in, files have to be created locally and then uploaded into Shared
Workspace.
- Drag and drop - you can drag and drop files from
your workstation into Rooms. There is however a size limit of 10MB per
file. Without the plug-in you have to follow a specific
procedure to browse for and select files to add to a Room.
- Rich text editing - you can format text, insert
pictures and links and check spelling. Without the
plug-in you can use plain text only.
- Calendar synchronisation - calendar entries and
tasks created in Shared Workspace can be synchronised with Outlook.
Without the plug-in, this synchronisation cannot take
place.
Opening Shared Workspace for the first time
The first time you open Shared Workspace you will be asked to verify
the authenticity of the plug-in from the Shared Workspace site:
This will also add the Shared Workspace icon to your Startup folder
and the system tray.
Activating the plug-in
When you logout using the logout button, the plug-in will be deactivated.
The next time you log into the Shared Workspace Service you will be asked
if you want to reactivate the plug-in.
When you see the eRoom plug-in Software Options screen, select:
- eRoom plug-in software
- OK
