Connecting to a workstation
Lens allows for users to connect to workstations directly from the app, rather than having to open the PCoIP client, configure it for the specific endpoint etc.
This provides a significantly better user experience over the traditional method of connecting to a workstation as it provides the opportunity to tell the user about any potential issues or notices, provide them with information via bookmarks, check their internet connection for potential issues and much more.

Connecting to a workstation
Login to the Lens Portal
In the âWorkstationsâ widget, select the type/pool of workstation you would like to connect to
If a pool says
Workstations available
then the PCoIP client will open immediately and will connect you to a workstation. If the pool saysOn-demand
then this means that a workstation will be started on request. You will see a progress bar showing the workstation's estimated time until it is ready for you to connect. Once it is ready a PCoIP client will open and you will be connected
Manually selecting a workstation
By default, the Lens Portal will attempt to connect you to the most suitable workstation for you. However, in some cases, you may want to select the exact workstation you want to connect to:
This option will be saved in the browser.
Login to the Lens Portal
In the âWorkstationsâ widget, click the cogs dropdown button
In the dropdown menu, uncheck the
Select a workstation for me
optionWhen you click a pool, you will be presented with a modal to select the workstation of your choice
Re-connecting to a workstation
When you connect to a workstation with Lens, we create what is known as an âAllocationâ for you and this workstation. This prevents anyone else from using the workstation.
If you disconnect from a workstation, you can re-connect to it easily by selecting the desktop from the Allocations
section.

The Allocations
section of the Editor Center
Releasing allocations
Your administrator may have an automatic policy in place to ensure allocations are not kept when the workstation is not in use. If this happens, your allocation is âreleased', so other users can access the workstation.
Allocations can be released manually too by clicking the ellipsis button and then selecting
Release allocation
option from the menu.