Reference Guide Dell Wyse ThinOS Release 8.3.1 – INI Files

Global Connect Parameters First

Global connect parameters should be listed before other connect parameters in a wnos.ini file.

Connect is the Only Required Parameter

As stated earlier, if you are using an INI file, the only parameter you must use is the Connect parameter. Any of the rest of the parameters can be used if you desire, but are not necessary unless you want changes from client and other defaults.

Continue Lines by using a Space and Backslash

Placing a space and backslash ( \) at the end of a line indicates line continuation; that is, the backslash means that the line and the following line are, for the purposes of reading code, the same line. No white space can appear after the backslash; the requirement of white space between parameter entries is maintained by the use of the space before the backslash. In addition, starting all parameters at the left margin and placing at least one leading space or tab at the beginning of all (and only) continuation lines makes an INI file easier to read.

Blank Lines Make Files Easy to Read

Using blank lines is recommended for making code easier to read.

Comment by using a # Sign

Number signs (#) indicate the start of a comment. Comments can begin anywhere on a line. Everything between the # and the End of Line is ignored.

Values with White Spaces Require Quotation Marks

Values of parameters containing white spaces must be placed inside quotation marks. We recommend you use common-practice nesting rules.

Separate Lists by using Semicolons or Commas

Use semicolons or commas for list separators.

{username}.ini Files must be Write-Enabled

All {username}.ini files must be write-enabled to allow the thin client to place the encrypted user passwords in the files.

Use the wnos.ini File to Set the Maximum Number of Connection Entries Allowed

The combined number of connection entries defined in a {username}.ini file and a wnos.ini cannot exceed a defined total maximum number of connections. The maximum number of connections has a default limit of 216 , but can be set from 100 to 1000 using the wnos.ini file.

Use of the {username}.ini and {mac}.ini Parameters

The {username}.ini and {mac}.ini parameters can appear in the wnos.ini file. However, these parameters must be below the include=$un.ini parameter or the include=<$mac.ini or {username}> parameter in the wnos.ini file. Although not required, We recommend that these parameters end with the parameter Exit=all.

Use of System Variables with Some Options of the Connect Parameter

Some options of the Connect parameter can use the system variables shown in Table 1: System Variables to map the string. All combinations of the variables are supported. For options that support use of system variables, see Connect Parameters Options .