How to Attach Local Files in Outlook 2007 via CITRIX
When accessing e-mail (Outlook 2007) from home using Citrix, you are actually remote controlling a
Cuesta-based computer. While this system allows ready access to network drives (P and G) making it
easy to attach files from those drives, attaching files from your “local” (home) computer requires some
extra steps:
1. Launch Outlook via Citrix:
a. Locate the Citrix channel (usually on the My Job tab
in myCuesta).
b. Click on the link, "Click here to access your
applications".
A Citrix Web Interface window will open, displaying various application icons.
c. Click on the Outlook 2007 icon.
The application should open in about 60 seconds or less.
Note: First-time Citrix users may see a Client File
Security screen. If so, select Full Access under
“What access do you want to grant?”, and Never ask
me again under “Do you want to be asked again?”
2. Create or open the e-mail to which you wish to attach a file from
your local computer.
on the Standard toolbar.
3. Click the Insert File icon
The Insert File dialog will appear.
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NOTE: If necessary click “expand” button
to view the Folders list.
4. In the Folders pane (lower-left), scroll down until you see the drive, "C$ (\\Client)..."
Windows Users
Mac Users
5. In the Contents pane (right) double-click on the
folder, "Documents and Settings".
A CDM Read Access Warning may appear.
5. Click the Yes button.
6. In the Contents pane (right), double-click on
the folder with your name or the name of your
home computer.
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Windows Users
Mac Users
7. In the Contents pane, continue navigating to
the folder containing the file you wish to
attach.
6. In the Contents pane (right) navigate to the
folder containing the file you wish to attach.
Example: Select "Desktop" to view files on the
Desktop, or select "Documents" to view files in
the Documents folder.
Example: Select "Desktop" to view files on the
Desktop, or select "xxx’s Documents" to view
files in the My Documents folder.
8. In the Contents pane, double-click the file you
wish to attach.
The Insert File dialog will close and the
selected file will be attached to the e-mail.
7. In the Contents pane, double-click the file you
wish to attach.
The Insert File dialog will close and the
selected file will be attached to the e-mail.
IMPORTANT: Citrix works well with authorized browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and
Safari). Citrix does not work with certain browsers, including Google Chrome and Opera.
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