HawkSoft - Workstation Setup

Workstation Setup

Setting Up CMS

To get the most out of HawkSoft CMS, some initial setup is needed to complete the implementation.

PLEASE CHECK IF YOU HAVE THE WORKSTATION SOFTWARE BEFORE FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

TO CHECK & REMOVE THE PREVIOUSLY INSTALL SOFTWARE

HawkSoft CMS enables you to easily configure each workstation to access and use HawkSoft CMS. Some settings are required, such as mapping to the network drive and setting folder locations. Others, like setting up external tools, and some computer-specific settings, are optional. This section of CMS Help describes how to set up workstations and modify computer specific settings for each workstation.

Installing HawkSoft

Microsoft Windows

This article provides instructions for setting up a computer to access HawkSoft Online.

Installing HawkSoft CMS Using Microsoft Windows

Apple macOS or iOS

There are two methods for connecting to HawkSoft Online from an iPad^®, iPhone^®, and Macintosh computer.

Parallels Client – Standard method for connecting with HawkSoft Online.
RDP Connection (Legacy) – This works with the HawkSoft Online Legacy service.

Connecting to HawkSoft Online using Macintosh and Apple Devices

Android

There are two methods for connecting to HawkSoft Online from an Android device.

Parallels Client for Android – Standard method for connecting with HawkSoft Online.
RDP Connection (Legacy) – This works with the HawkSoft Online Legacy service.

Connecting to HawkSoft Online with Android Devices

Folder Locations

CMS folder locations define where program settings and data are stored and accessed. Folder locations are computer specific and are configured on each workstation when running Workstation Setup.

Folder Locations

Computer Specific Settings

Computer specific settings apply to the Windows user profile logged in. These settings include options for several CMS features, such as what programs to use when viewing images and PDFs, installing the Virtual Printer, and printer settings.

Computer Specific Settings

Setting Up External Tools

Setting up an External Tool enables you to configure a shortcut that will link you to a website or program of your choice. You can set these links to appear on the Tools menu, the Quick Launch panel, and/or the main CMS toolbar.

Setting Up External Tools

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