Client SDK for Linux
Developers' Guide
- Overview
- What's in this Release?
- System Requirements
- About the Anyware Client SDK for Linux
- SDK Header Files
- Installation
- Wacom Tablets
- USB
- Webcam Support
- Connecting to a USB Device
- Disconnecting a Session
- Changing Window Mode
- Enhanced Audio and Video Synchronization
- Sending a Ctrl-Alt-Del Command
- Changing the Language
- Enabling PCoIP Ultra
- Customizable Session Features
- Branding Your Session Client
- Supporting USB Devices
- Configuring Kernel Network Settings
- HID Local Termination Blacklist
- Adding a Custom Logo
The Anyware Software Client for Linux now supports USB webcams when connecting to a Anyware Agent for Windows. USB webcams can now be used while in the remote desktop, including with applications such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
For detailed information which models have been tested and the performance metrics associated with these models see here. This knowledge base article also deals steps on how to test and verify other webcam models.
As of 21.07, this feature is enabled by default.
Requirements
Webcam support in Anyware requires the following:
- Anyware Software Client for Windows or Anyware Software Client for Linux, 21.07+
- Anyware Standard Agent for Windows or Anyware Graphics Agent for Windows, 21.03+
- USB-attached webcam.
Notes and Limitations
- Webcams must be connected via USB. Webcams that are not USB, such as embedded laptop webcams, are not supported.
- Linux agents are not supported.
- Anyware Software Client for macOS is not supported.
Setup
On the Anyware Software Client, connect the webcam as described in the following sections:
- Anyware Client for Windows: USB Bridging of Webcams.
- Anyware Client for Linux: USB Bridging of Webcams.