Multi-session Handling
'Multi-session' enables users to work and move between sessions using the sessions tab or sessions bar while maintaining multiple connections in a single Xshell window.
To Open the Multiple Sessions in Single Xshell Window:
- Open the Options dialog box.
- Click the [Advanced] tab.
- Check [Open multiple sessions in a single Xshell window] in [Session] options.
- Save changes by clicking [OK].
To Create a New Connection in Sessions Tab:
- Click the [+(Add Tab)] button at the far left of the sessions tab.
- Select one from sessions list. The selected session is opened in a new tab.
To Create New Connection in Sessions Bar:
- Click an icon at the far left of the sessions bar.
- Select one from the sessions list. The selected session is opened in a new tab.
- Note
To create a new connection, use a session as described in 'Session Management' or try a connectionwithout a session.
To Connect with a Remote Computer by Entering a Command in Local Shell:
- To open a local shell, click the [+(Add Tab)] button of the sessions tab and select [Local Shell] or double-click a blank in the sessions tab.
- In the local command prompt, connect to a remote computer using commands, such as ssh, telnet and sftp. For details on using command, enter '?'.
- Note
For detailed information on local commands, see 'Xshell Local Command'.
To Move Between Sessions at Multi-session Connection:
- Do one of the following:
- Click a sessions tab.
- Click a session button from the sessions bar.
- Use Ctrl+Tab, Shift+Tab or Ctrl+Shift+Tab.
- Move between sessions using Alt+'session number'.
To Connect with Session in New Xshell Window:
- Select [New Terminal] from the [Window] menu or click the standard [New Terminal] button. A new Xshell window opens and connection is attempted with the same session information as the currently connected session.