How to Install Quicklaunch Standard Edition 

This guide walks you from a fresh install of Windows 10/11 through to having a fully customized Quicklaunch installation.


Please see this FAQ if you are upgrading from version 3 to version 4. 


For Quicklaunch installation, see our video on this subject! - Video UCW Installer download  and FAQ



Contents: 


1 - Prepare PC

A) Prior to Installing Quicklaunch - PC Account Setup 

  • Create either Local OR Domain Account and configure on Target Machine

B) Setup PC and Operating System with Peripherals

  • Camera, Mic, Speakers, USB Capture Card etc

C) Install Collaboration and Other Applications

  • MS Teams, Outlook, Office, Google Hangouts, Unite etc.

2 – Install Quicklaunch

  • Configuration Wizard
  • Add License Key & Contact Information
  • Configure Email and Calendar
  • Configure Reset Room
  • Select Flat or Tabbed Interface

3 - Configuring Displays

  • Configure Displays
  • Configure Display Modes
  • Advanced – Configure Display Rules

4 – Design the Quicklaunch Interface

  • Custom Theme and Branding
  • Add Action Tiles For Launcher and Collaborate
  • Tabbed Mode Themes and Logo 

5 - Configure Components

  • Configure Camera Application
  • Configure AV in Tabbed Mode
  • Configure HDMI Sharing*
  • Configure Wireless*

6– System Settings

  • General
  • Reset Room
  • Network 
  • Monitors

7- Additional Features

  • MS Connect Configuring and Using with Video: FAQ Link

8 – Save Configuration

  • Save All Settings
  • Save Template
  • Importing


Features Available in SE: 


1) How to Prepare your PC



A) Prior to Installing Quicklaunch - PC Account Setup

  • In a corporate environment a “Meeting Room” domain or local account should be set up for the machine and
  • IF the meeting room is to be configured in Lockdown Mode there are two options. Either the “Meeting Room" account has local administration rights on the target machine OR Lockdown Manager is installed and configured to support Lockdown Mode with a local User account (this machine MUST be a dedicated Quicklaunch Kiosk - See How to install Quicklaunch to a local User account for more details).
  • If Quicklaunch is to be restarted on reboot the Meeting Room account on the target machine will need to be configured to log on automatically; and Auto Start will need to be turned on in Quicklaunch System Settings.
  • NOTE: In any case where lockdown mode is being used a secondary Administrative account will be required to get out of Lockdown mode if Quicklaunch becomes corrupt for any reason.


Securing a Shared PC in a meeting room is a function of the network, operating system, file system, applications, accounts, group policies, hardware and physical security. Involving your IT department to address your organizational requirements is essential. Quicklaunch operates in conjunction these components. Quicklaunch provides the ability to configure a subset of group policies as part of the system configuration as an option at the PC level. However, in a corporate environment we recommend these setting are managed at the organization unit level.


Lockdown mode hides the windows shell and replaces it with a Quicklaunch shell which prevents access to the start menu, task bar, task manager, windows keys. It creates scheduled tasks to launch lockdown mode on login and to restart the Quicklaunch application automatically if it is closed.


B) Setup PC and Operating System with Peripherals

  • Any Peripherals; Cameras, Displays, Microphones to be used with Quicklaunch should be connected to the client computer and drivers installed and configured.


C) Install Collaboration and Other Applications

  • All productivity and collaboration software that Quicklaunch will be using should be preinstalled and configured on the target machine. The Wizard will use information from both of these applications to make installation easier.


2) How to Install and Configure Quicklaunch

Note - Once you have purchased a license key or ordered a trial a link to the download will appear in your email

Ensure Download site is not blocked by Firewall, Proxies, etc..


Quicklaunch MUST be installed from the conference room account created above.

Download link: https://qlinstall.ucworkspace.com/ucwinstaller/prod/0/


2a) Setup Wizard: Once installed Quicklaunch will open with the setup wizard 

  1. Select you language
  2. Prerequisites: Ensure to install collaboration applications before running Quicklaunch
  3. Agreement: Read and Accept to the License Agreement
  4. Registration: Fill out below with the correct Information

  1. License: Add you License, Feature Key (If purchased)

  1. System:

  • Reset Room: For more info on how to configure Room Reset follow the link - Room Reset 

  • Display: Select Tabbed or Flat interface

  • Complete


3) Configuring Displays

  • Enter settings mode by clicking the gear icon in the top-right corner of the Quicklaunch application or use (ctrl-alt-s) shortcut
  • Select Display, Select - Fullscreen  add the display(s) where you want Quicklaunch to run
  • Select Docked - Choose what screen quicklaunch docs on and where
  • Select 'Save'



Fullscreen

  • Screen Id – If you have multiple screens, this setting allows you to choose which screen to display Full Screen View. Quicklaunch™ supports up to three (3) screens.
  • Layout – You may choose between two windows modes: Flat and Tabbed
  • Behaviour - Dynamic or Fixed
  • Calendar Options – Choose to have the Schedule Timeline show either the entire workday (by default 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) or Meetings Only.
  • Room Name Location – This is the same option as Room Name Location on the General tab.
  • Show Virtual Keyboard – Allows a choice between Windows, Tablet and Custom keyboard to be used when in Full Screen View.
  • Identify Screens – Shows a large unique number on the center of each connected screen, used to identify and target Quicklaunch™ assets for appearing on a specific screen.

Docked

  • Dock on Screen – If you have multiple screens, this option chooses which screen to display the Dock View on. Quicklaunch™ supports up to six (6) screens.
  • AppBar State – Chooses which side of the screen to display the Dock View on.
  • Left Latch – Adjusts the position and style of indicator that appears when Dock View is hidden on the left side of the screen. Selecting the indicator will unhide the dock.
  • Right Latch – Adjusts the position and style of indicator that appears when Dock View is hidden on the right side of the screen. Selecting the indicator will unhide the dock.
  • AutoHide Time Out – If the Dock View is not pinned to the side of the screen, this is the number of milliseconds before it hides itself. By default, this is 2000ms (2 seconds).
  • AutoShow Disable Period – To prevent accidentally revealing the Dock View after it has been hidden, you can set the minimum amount of time it must remain hidden before being allowed to reappear. By default, this is 1000ms (1 second).
  • Identify Screens – Shows a large unique number on the center of each connected screen, used to identify and target Quicklaunch™ assets for appearing on a specific screen.



Display Rules are used as part of Action tiles and Calendar to determine where and how application open. FAQ


4) How to Customize and Design Quicklaunch 

A) For more info on customizing the Quicklaunch flat theme follow the LINK 



For more information on customizing the Quicklaunch Tabbed theme follow the Link


Crtl-Alt-S to Enter Settings

  • Select Display
  • Select Full Screen
  • Select Tabbed Mode
  • Customize Tabs as Required
  • To Configure More than 1 Screen ID Follow The LINK



1) Menu Tabs

   Customizable Options

   Custom Logo

2) Reset Room

3) Meet Now or

    Meeting Timer

4) Camera, Mic, Speaker Controls

5) Keyboard and Touchpad

6) Settings (Optional Password)

7) In Room Monitoring




Add Logo


Enter Settings Mode Ctrl-Alt-S

1) Select Display Tab

2) Select Fullscreen Tab

3) Select Tabbed

If Adding a Logo

4) Select Show

5) Select Theme

6) Select Header Logo>

     Browse for Logo and select




Creating Action Tiles  FAQ  with video


5) Configuring Components


Configure Camera Application (Requires Supported Camera)

  • Click on the Camera Action Tile
  • Click on the 'Gear Icon' 
  • Choose the Supported Camera from the Device List
  • Select Close



Configure AV Settings


In the Tabbed Interface Select the AV Tab from the Right Panel


  • Choose the Camera from the Drop Down Menu (requires Supported Camera)
  • Choose Speakers from the Drop Down Menu
  • Choose Microphone from the Drop Down Menu



Configure HDMI Sharing


Configure Wireless Sharing


Configure Action Catalog - Microsoft Connect is installed as part of the default configuration


Microsoft Connect Instructions

Mersive Solstice Instructions 

Air Server Instructions




6) System Settings 

  • General: 

  • Reset Room: For More Information follow the LINK



  • Network: For More Information follow the LINK


  • Monitors:

    Options:  Extra options are shown in the Settings tab > Far right 


7) Setting Up Additional Features


  • MS Connect Configuring and Using with Video: FAQ Link
  • MS Whiteboard Configuring and Using with Video: FAQ Link
  • Turn On Automatically Show Touch Keyboard when No Keyboard Attached in Windows 10FAQ Link
  • Themes in Tabbed Mode: FAQ Link
  • HDMI Share: FAQ Link
  • MSI Installer: FAQ Link
  • How to Hide a Group: FAQ Link
  • APPS View: FAQ Link
  • Using Barco Clickshare with QuicklaunchFAQ
  • Using HDMI Share 4 For Wired HDMI Sharing FAQ
  • Website Action Tile Enhanced Experience and Secure Browser - FAQ Link


8) How to Import/Export Template

For more information on Importing/Exporting follow the Link

  1. Create a Template: 

    • Select Export (bottom right corner) 

      1. Backup all settings: Will export as a QLS file 

      2. Create Room Template: Will export as a QLT file

      3. Export Generic Template: Will export as a QLT file 

    • To import select the Import button 

    • File explorer will open 

    • Choose the file you would like to import