Using the Capture Frame

When the Use Capture Frame option is enabled in the Preferences dialog box, the screen-sharing window on the guest computer displays only the portion of the host computer's desktop that appears within the Capture Frame on the host computer.

Using the Capture Frame as a Guest

To begin any outgoing Control or Observe session, launch the service normally. The screen-sharing window will open on your desktop (you may need to log in as a Registered User or ask for permission first).

If the Use Capture Frame option is enabled on the host computer, the screen-sharing window will be blank until the user of the host computer clicks the Play button in the Capture Frame. Once the session begins, the screen-sharing window will display only the portion of the host computer’s desktop that appears inside the Capture Frame. The user of the remote computer may move or resize the Capture Frame at any time. You will be able to use the Control and Observe services normally, except you will not be able to move or resize the Capture Frame even if you are controlling the remote computer.

If the Use Capture Frame option is not enabled on the host computer, the screen-sharing session will proceed automatically.

Using the Capture Frame as a Host

If the Use Capture Frame option is enabled on your computer and a remote user begins an incoming Control or Observe session, the Capture Frame will appear on your desktop. Click the Play button in the upper-left corner of the Capture Frame to allow the Control or Observe session to proceed. (Until you click the Play button, the screen-sharing window on the remote computer is blank.)

During the screen-sharing session, only the portion of your desktop that appears in the Capture Frame is displayed on the remote computer. You may increase or decrease the size of the Capture Frame or move the Capture Frame around your computer’s desktop. The remote user will not be able to move or resize the Capture Frame, even with the Control service.

To close the incoming connection, close the Capture Frame.

If the Use Capture Frame option is not enabled on your computer, any incoming screen-sharing sessions will proceed automatically, subject to the security controls you have placed on your computer.