Teradici Software Client on MacOS - setting up pen pressure sensitivity

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When you first install the Teradici Software Client on MacOS, Catalina and Big Sur, be sure to enter the local admin password to allow the your USB devices to be used in USB Bridge Mode, which makes time travel, I mean, Wacom Pen Pressure sensitivity possible. Additionally, in Catalina and Big Sur, you will need to authenticate the USB Kernel driver, directions are here. Whilst I did receive the error in Catalina, I did not receive the error in Big Sur.

Additionally, PCoIP Software Client for Mac version 21.03.0 is annoying in that it remaps the Apple and Command hotkeys to the Control Key. Gee. Thanks. This breaks a lot of hotkeys in Flame. To solve this (is that the correct usage, Professor @andy_dill?), enter the following commands in a terminal:

defaults write “com.teradici.Teradici PCoIP Client” remap_cmd_to_ctrl 0;

Verity if with:

defaults read “com.teradici.Teradici PCoIP Client”

If it answers this, you’re golden.

“remap_cmd_to_ctrl” = 0;

Reboot the machine.

PLEASE NOTE!!!

I did NOT see this issue when running the beta version of the pcoip-client_21.07.0-dev3

Then, when connecting to the host machine, in the PCoIP Client application, under Connection / USB Devices / Show Human Interface Devices / Wacom Intuos Pro, choose connect for only your tablet. This takes the tablet away from your local machine and only allows the host machine to use it, which, allows pen pressure sensitivity. Be careful. This means you’ll need a mouse connected.

Godspeed Flame From Homers.

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I know it’s a bit old, but anyone got these instructions for fixing pen pressure? No longer available on the teradici website.

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It’s not broken, you just need to enter USB Bridge mode with the Wacom tablet.

In the PCoIP Software Client, under USB Devices / HID / select your Wacom. Boom. Pen pressure.

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I’ll copy and paste my internal wiki notes for you @paul_round

Full Wacom Pen Sensitivity

You should be able to get full pen sensitivity through Teradici. The easiest, least invasive method is by using the Intuos Pro PTH-660

Wacom PTH-651 needs to use USB bridging flag on launch

Make sure you have the latest drivers and version of the client software. Follow these recommended settings:

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If you are still having no pen sensitivity with the PTH-660 you might need a complete uninstall of the PCoIP Client.

Wacom offset

If you find that your stylus and the cursor are not aligned then set your Tablet Margins to 0% in the Input Devices Preferences in Flame

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Cheers. I need to check which model of tablet I have.

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I’ve also noticed my hotkeys aren’t working, specifically my tilda key. I have tried switching to US keyboard, but no change.
I have a HP windows keyboard, so not sure if that’s an issue.
I’m going to do a double using my macbook over the weekend to see if that makes any difference.

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Do the same thing with your keyboard in USB Devices.

Dont change a thing in Flame.

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Thanks Randy, I’ll check it out this evening.
Expect lots more questions! :grin:

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So my tablet is a PTH-651, I’ve enabled USB auto-forward, but still no pen sensitivity.

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This stumped me for a long time also.

Wacom drivers? PCoIP versions?

I think I gave up and used a 660 :thinking:

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The only option is USB devices, Enable USB auto-forwarding on or off, which I have turned on.

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Does anyone else on here wish HP hadn’t killed off ZCentral Remote Boost?!!

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No. The quality and network stability was terrible.