CalderaDock: Setup Tools

This article outlines how to use the “ Setup Tools” application within CalderaDock, designed to improve workflows in Linux environments.

Recommended Installation

The application provides you with the recommended installation settings. You may uncheck any items you do not wish to install (for expert users only).

System Tools

• Desktop Tools. Installs and configures essential desktop components, including the file manager, network manager, desktop background, and icons. It provides a user-friendly interface for managing files and accessing tools quickly.
• System Tools: Installs gnome-system-tools, a collection of tools for system configuration, including user management. This is beneficial for managing user permissions and settings, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access sensitive functionalities of your Caldera software.
• Network Manager: Installs the network manager to facilitate network configuration on Debian systems. This is useful for managing networked printers and remote access to shared resources in robust productions, ensuring seamless communication between devices.
• Configure.
• Gdebi Installation: Installs gdebi, a package manager that simplifies the installation of downloaded .deb applications. This tool is useful for users who frequently install additional plugins or updates, streamlining the process and reducing potential errors.
• User configure.
• Desktop Icons: Adds shortcuts for the Caldera application on the desktop, improving productivity and allowing users to launch the applications without navigating through menus.
• System Menu Integration: Adds Caldera application shortcuts to CalderaDock (system menus). This integration provides easy access to Caldera software from any workspace, improving workflow efficiency.

Additional Tools

• Fcitx (IBus): Software for entering non-Latin characters. This is particularly useful for users working with international clients or projects that require multilingual support in Caldera software.
• Filesystem in Userspace (Fuse): Enables non-administrator users to connect to remote shares. This is beneficial for collaborative projects where multiple users need access to shared resources, such as images or templates used in printing production.
• Language Support: Adds support for multiple languages. This feature is essential for users in diverse environments, allowing them to operate the Caldera software in their preferred language.
• VNC Server: Allows VNC connections from remote stations. This is useful for operators who need to access their workstations remotely, enabling them to manage jobs and settings from different locations.
• AutoFS: Automatically mounts remote file systems. This feature simplifies access to networked resources, ensuring that users can easily retrieve files needed for printing production without manual intervention.
• Samba: Facilitates file and directory sharing over the network. This is crucial for those involved in robust productions who need to share large image files or project folders with colleagues or clients efficiently.
• NFS: Connects to shared folders using the NFS protocol. This is particularly useful in environments where multiple users need to access the same resources, ensuring that the Caldera software can operate on shared files without conflicts.

• Caldera Webserver: Disabled by default, as it is not essential for the majority of users. However, enabling this feature can offer enhanced functionalities for web-based management of printing tasks, facilitating remote monitoring and control.

    Warning

  Caldera Webserver includes Costview, which is now deprecated.

Considerations

After installation, CalderaDock will automatically configure the tools to meet your specific requirements. Please note that this process may take some time to complete, depending on the selected options and system performance.