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Citrix App Viewer

Added by Adam Marano , last edited by Ruiguo Yang on May 02, 2009  (view change)

Citrix App Viewer is a specialized web browser optimized for publishing on XenApp to mobile devices. It wraps the Microsoft Internet Explorer engine in a more mobile friendly way.

It's useful when you would like to publish on XenApp a web based application to mobile devices.

Here are some benefits of publishing App Viewer for mobile devices vs publishing Internet Explorer:

  • More efficient use of small screen real estate. No address bar, title bar, tool bar etc.
  • Reduce many security warnings that are not necessary for your published web application.
  • More control over the look and behavior of the browser. The version here is an example. For example in this version, the scroll bars are hidden and IE context menu is disabled . You can create your own that fits your need when necessary.

Usage Examples

Here are some example web based application hosted in a published AppViewer.

Xcelsius Dashboard on iPhone (320x480)
Xcelsius Dashboard on Windows Mobile (480x800)


More examples:

How to use App Viewer

App Viewer is implemented as a simple .net executable. No installation is required. Simply copy the exe to your XenApp server and run it. It only requires .net framework 2.0 and up to be installed.

App Viewer takes an URL as argument and will display the web page pointed to by this URL when it starts.

Publish App Viewer as you normally would.

Note:

AppViewer can run on both 64bit and 32 bit XenApp servers. It will always use 32 bit IE engine though.

Disclaimer

These software applications are provided to you as is with no representations, warranties or conditions of any kind. You may use and distribute it at your own risk. CITRIX DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, WRITTEN, ORAL OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you acknowledge and agree that (a) the software application may exhibit errors, design flaws or other problems, possibly resulting in loss of data or damage to property; (b) it may not be possible to make the software application fully functional; and (c) Citrix may, without notice or liability to you, cease to make available the current version and/or any future versions of the software application. In no event should the code be used to support of ultra-hazardous activities, including but not limited to life support or blasting activities. NEITHER CITRIX NOR ITS AFFILIATES OR AGENTS WILL BE LIABLE, UNDER BREACH OF CONTRACT OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING FROM USE OF THE SOFTWARE APPLICATION, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. You agree to indemnify and defend Citrix against any and all claims arising from your use, modification or distribution of the code.


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