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Is this possible that you can capture a screenshot from another pc by the request of the server? (meaning, the server sends a signal to the client to capture a screenshot then relays that image to the server).
I am doing this in a coded manner.
Is this possible? If so, how? (i'm needing the steps on how to do it).
Sure, that client has to cooperate, i.e. perform the actual screen grabbing and the rest is just a plain old sending bytes from a client to a server. It you want to use Java for that have a look at the Robot class ...Quote:
Originally Posted by chyrl
kind regards,
Jos
Ok.
BTW, using the Robot class, in a server-client network, could the server's mouse synchronize with the client's mouse? (in a way the client's mouse is disabled by sort of program). Meaning the server controls the client's mouse.
Sure, again, the client has to cooperate, i.e. if it doesn't want it mouse to be moved or clicked from 'outer space' it isn't moved or clicked. There is no such thing as a free lunch here ...Quote:
Originally Posted by chyrl
kind regards,
Jos
And what client are you going to develope for this?Quote:
Originally Posted by chyrl
You should be able to use the Robot class from an app without problems. From an applet would require permission either by signing or .java.policy file.
The client will be internet kiosk.Quote:
Originally Posted by Webuser
Instead of moving around on almost a hundred computers.
I was planning to coordinate all of the computers in one computer.
Meaning, all opeartions, installation of programs and update of games is done by the server itself.
The only thing i need is on how to manuver the computer of the client by sitting on the server.
If the goal is installation and update, you really should consider more direct ways of doing that instead of trying to use screen captures. There is little sense in having a human in the loop for something so mundane.
Will the Robot class control the client's mouse if a i'm at the server?
What would you prefer? There are more things to consider other than installation and update. I also need to have a visual copy of what's happening in my computers. I know it's against related issues against privacy. But I wanted to have this feature on the system I'm developing.Quote:
Originally Posted by toadaly
Have you read the API doc for the Robot class? It should explain what the Robot class can do.Quote:
Will the Robot class control the client's mouse if a i'm at the server?