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start WebEx Connect DesktopClient From Browser
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12/21/12 1:25 PM
Hi,
is it possible to start a new chat session with the installed WebEx Connect DesktopClient with e.g. a link in the browser. In this case a new Instant Message Window from the DesktopClient should open. Also can i open the WebEx MeetingCenter from within a browser? 
Why i asked this question. We know that all clients in our intranet will have the WebEx-Clients installed. So we will use this application to provide the message/meeting dialogs without rebuild them in the browser. We just need a possibility to start this application from within the browser.
 
Regards
Mark
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RE: start WebEx Connect DesktopClient From Browser
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12/21/12 3:55 PM as a reply to Mark Ploetner.
Hi Mark,
Apologies I do not know what APIs are available on the WebEx Connect desktop client. The latest Jabber client (version 9) for Windows supports some protocol handlers to start a chat or a call from a web page, see details here
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/voice_ip_comm/jabber/Windows/9_0_1/b_jabber_win_icg_chapter_01.html#JABW_TP_PF21EDAF_00
Regarding the WebEx Meeting Center, I think using the meeting URL as the "href" attribute of the link in your web page, along with "target=_blank" (optional) should open a new tab or window and load the meeting center. Similar to clicking a meeting invite in an email.
Merry Christmas ! Thomas
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RE: start WebEx Connect DesktopClient From Browser
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1/7/13 1:04 PM as a reply to Thomas Vanier.
Hi Thomas,
thx for you help. The protocol handler xmpp works fine to start the DesktopClient. The link with the meeting looks also very good, i only have the problem that i can't start an istant meeting with some attendees. i have asked this question in the meeting forum.
 
Regards 
Mark
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