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12. Desktop Plugins

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    Support for folder structures in IBM Notes/Connections "Files" sidebar plug-in

    In IBM Notes, there is a Connections integration. In the Notes client, there is a sidebar plug-in for Connections "Files". The files that are being synced is just a flat list of files. We would like to get support for folder structures in the "Fil...
    over 7 years ago in 12. Desktop Plugins 1 Already Exists

    Desktopplugin branding allow special characters for "DefaultConnectName" like the "Local Folder Name" for sync

    When rebranding the desktopplugin the registrykey "DefaultConnectName" doesn't allow special characters such as a ":" that is indeed a limitation from the windows explorer. But when rebranding the syncronisation "Local Folder Name" with the very s...
    over 7 years ago in 12. Desktop Plugins 0 No Plans to Implement

    Windows desktop plugin annoys with popup for login on start although nothing to do for the user

    The windows desktop plugin login process for web authentication needs absolutely NO popup once the user has made use of his federated SAML login via ADFS. The popup annoys every time you start the service, saying you are being logged on, nothing t...
    over 7 years ago in 12. Desktop Plugins 3 Under Consideration

    The desktop plugin should allow a user to use save as directly into community files, not only into personal files

    Currently, you can only save into my drive, not into community files - if you use an app that is not covered with a connector like MS Office. So Connections (not the cloud drive) as an explorer node should appear in the save as dialog directly.
    over 7 years ago in 12. Desktop Plugins 0 Under Consideration

    Way to disable Desktop Plugin blank popup

    CUSTOMER REPORT: We have a problem with the desktop plugin, if the user is offline and starts the computer, a popup will open for the webform based login, with the info that the page can not be loaded.Can this popup be disabled? Or automatically c...
    over 7 years ago in 12. Desktop Plugins 1 Under Consideration

    Activity Reminder in Connections Plugin

    We're currently using the Activities Application in Connections to follow our actions. We'd love to be able to get an alarm or a notification in Lotus (Plugin), to remember us of an activity that need to be completed soon (let's say a week before ...
    over 7 years ago in 12. Desktop Plugins 0 Under Consideration

    Windows Desktop Client MyDrive, change synchronization local folder

    Possibility to install the Windows Desktop client with a customized MyDrive folder location
    over 7 years ago in 12. Desktop Plugins 0 No Plans to Implement

    Ability to configure default view in Connections Desktop Plug-in

    When going to My files in the Connectons desktop plugin, we default to the Tiles view. You can change to the list, details, content etc. views. However, this is not presevered ... so you have to change the view everytime. In Windows Explorer, you ...
    over 7 years ago in 12. Desktop Plugins 0 Under Consideration

    Windows Explorer Desktop PlugIn functions (not sync) for Mac

    For Windows the Explorer PlugIn is available. It allows to view the contents of the file repository and to download and upload files. An upload creates a new version and asks for a description of the changes . In Windows as well the synchronizatio...
    over 7 years ago in 12. Desktop Plugins 6 Under Consideration

    Enable Desktop Plugin for External Users

    The Desktop / Office Plugin is a very important and helpful tool for adoption. Some customers want to use it for external users too.
    over 7 years ago in 12. Desktop Plugins 5 Under Consideration
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