Difference between pages "Get a Link to a Dynamic Form" and "Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD)"

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Once you have completed the creation of a Dynamic Form, you will want to link it on a webpage or publish it through email. Use the instructions below to obtain a link to your form that can be published.
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MCLA provides remote access to software using Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD).  This service allows MCLA students, faculty and staff to access license software typically found in our computer labs 24/7, from anywhere. With the ability to access this system with just a web browser, users can have the flexibility to connect using a tablet, phone, Mac, PC, Chromebook. Users also have the ability to download a more robust Remote Desktop client that provides an optimized experience. Because the process is cloud-based, the experience is identical for all users.
  
You cannot publish a link obtained from your browser's address bar to a Dynamic Form.
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Here is a list of software that is currently available through the AVD service:
  
Log into Dynamic Forms using the Portal link
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*SPSS
[[image:Portaldynamicformslink.png]]
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*ArcGIS Pro
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*Microsoft Excel
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*MiniTab
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*MiniTab Express
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*RavenLite
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*R
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*R Studio
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*Atom
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*BIOVia Draw
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*MatLab
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*Stella Professional
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*yEd Graph Editor
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*Tableau Reader
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*BehavePlus5
  
  
Locate the form for which you would like a link.
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==How to Access via Web Browser==
[[image:Dynamicformsqueuelist.png]]
 
  
Highlight and copy the appropriate link.
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*1. Go to the following address: https://client.wvd.microsoft.com/arm/webclient/
[[image:Dynamicformsurlinstructions.png]]
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*2. Login with your MCLA Account (A number@mcla.edu)
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*3. You will see icons for each course program offered. Open the program you'd like to access.
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[[File:Avd1a.PNG]]
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*4. The following screen will pop up asking your approval to authorize access to certain local resources.
  
The "Single Sign On" version of the form should be used for any forms distributed to MCLA students or employees who have an MCLA ID and account.
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[[image:avd1.png]]
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*'''Printer:''' Refers to being able to print a document within your virtual desktop to a printer that is connected to your local computer. 
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*'''Clipboard:''' Refers to copying/pasting text or images. 
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*'''File Transfer:''' Refers to allowing you to copy files from your local computer to your virtual desktop. 
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*You can check Don’t ask me again to remember these settings.
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*5. Enter your MCLA Account Credentials at the prompt.
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*6. Please wait while the application loads remotely. You can see its status by clicking the 'show details' option.
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==How to Access via Remote Desktop App (Optional)==

Revision as of 01:49, 31 August 2022

MCLA provides remote access to software using Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD). This service allows MCLA students, faculty and staff to access license software typically found in our computer labs 24/7, from anywhere. With the ability to access this system with just a web browser, users can have the flexibility to connect using a tablet, phone, Mac, PC, Chromebook. Users also have the ability to download a more robust Remote Desktop client that provides an optimized experience. Because the process is cloud-based, the experience is identical for all users.

Here is a list of software that is currently available through the AVD service:

  • SPSS
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • Microsoft Excel
  • MiniTab
  • MiniTab Express
  • RavenLite
  • R
  • R Studio
  • Atom
  • BIOVia Draw
  • MatLab
  • Stella Professional
  • yEd Graph Editor
  • Tableau Reader
  • BehavePlus5


How to Access via Web Browser

Avd1a.PNG

  • 4. The following screen will pop up asking your approval to authorize access to certain local resources.

Avd1.png

  • Printer: Refers to being able to print a document within your virtual desktop to a printer that is connected to your local computer.
  • Clipboard: Refers to copying/pasting text or images.
  • File Transfer: Refers to allowing you to copy files from your local computer to your virtual desktop.
  • You can check Don’t ask me again to remember these settings.
  • 5. Enter your MCLA Account Credentials at the prompt.

Avd2.PNG

  • 6. Please wait while the application loads remotely. You can see its status by clicking the 'show details' option.

How to Access via Remote Desktop App (Optional)