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Questions » [0006] Can I Share Specific Applications Using GatherPlace?


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Operating Systems:
Windows Vista , Windows XP , Windows 2000
Client Software:
GP4

Yes.
Hosts using a Microsoft Windows computer can choose to share their entire desktop or one or more applications* that are running on their computer including Microsoft Office applications, database applications or custom applications. If you can run it locally, you can show it and share it with GatherPlace!

The process is essentially the same for either method and is accomplished by selecting what you would like to share from the Presentation Settings dialog after you have started your presentation.
For more details, please see the steps below on using either application or desktop sharing in your sessions.

*Currently, Macintosh hosts can only share their entire desktop (primary monitor only on multi-monitor systems). Application sharing will be available for Macintosh users in the near future.

 

  1. For either desktop or application sharing, the host must be in a session and presenting.
    As long as there is a button on GP4 that says Presentation Settings, you are presenting.

    If the first button on GP4 is labeled Start Presenting you are hosting the session but are not currently presenting.
    To start presenting, simply click the Start Presenting button which will display the Presentation Settings dialog.


    GP4 when hosting and NOT presenting.
    Note the Start Presenting button at the top.
    GP4 when hosting AND presenting.

     
  2. If you are NOT presenting, click the Start Presenting button on GP4 to open the Presentation Settings dialog.
    If you ARE presenting, click the Presentation Settings button on GP4 to open the Presentation Settings dialog.

     
  3. From the Presentation Settings dialog (below), select the Desktop option to share the entire desktop or select one or more of the applications from the list to share only those applications with your guests.

    The Presentation Settings dialog.

     
  4. Click the OK button on the Presentation Settings dialog.