WebXkiosk is a complete web kiosk software with features such as full screen, security, web screen saver, and more.
I recently tried out webXkiosk, an application designed as a full-screen web kiosk software with security measures, a web screen saver, and universal access features. The primary function of this application is to create public information and web kiosks. It's essential to note that webXkiosk is best suited for a secured environment where Finder for an ordinary or managed user has been replaced.
Some key features of webXkiosk include NaviLinks, which underwent significant changes between versions 1.5.0 and 1.5.5. This occurred to fix a bug by replacing the ".button" file scheme with the URL type defined within the program.
NaviLinks is a unique feature of webXkiosk that adopts the URL form navi and then traps it when clicked to simulate button pushing on a toolbar. Back, forward, home, larger, smaller, start over, reload, and print are currently the available options. NaviLinks is a solution to work around some annoying bugs in WebKit where various common JavaScript functions like window.print are not supported in public frameworks.
WebXkiosk offers support for printing with three preferences that control printing. The first is allowing printing to occur or not. The second shows or hides the print button in the toolbar. The third preference determines whether to put up a standard Apple print dialog when on or print directly to the printer if off.
The software also offers Embed Video, which is an option that allows registration with the WebKit for mime types to take a URL, wrap it in embed tags and control the display for an easier view. The preferences panel offers four sizes, 240x180, 320x240, 640x480, or filling the available screen. It's essential to note that the correct plug-in must be installed in /Library/Internet Plug-Ins for this feature to work.
In the latest version, there is a universal binary for compatibility with various devices. Also, some bugs are fixed where the info sheet used to crash when there is no network connection, and the cancel button on password sheet hanging the application has been fixed as well.
In conclusion, webXkiosk offers critical features for anyone looking to set up a secured environment for a public information and/or web kiosk. It's not only intuitive and user-friendly but also offers solutions to various annoying bugs common in web frameworks.
Some key features of webXkiosk include NaviLinks, which underwent significant changes between versions 1.5.0 and 1.5.5. This occurred to fix a bug by replacing the ".button" file scheme with the URL type defined within the program.
NaviLinks is a unique feature of webXkiosk that adopts the URL form navi and then traps it when clicked to simulate button pushing on a toolbar. Back, forward, home, larger, smaller, start over, reload, and print are currently the available options. NaviLinks is a solution to work around some annoying bugs in WebKit where various common JavaScript functions like window.print are not supported in public frameworks.
WebXkiosk offers support for printing with three preferences that control printing. The first is allowing printing to occur or not. The second shows or hides the print button in the toolbar. The third preference determines whether to put up a standard Apple print dialog when on or print directly to the printer if off.
The software also offers Embed Video, which is an option that allows registration with the WebKit for mime types to take a URL, wrap it in embed tags and control the display for an easier view. The preferences panel offers four sizes, 240x180, 320x240, 640x480, or filling the available screen. It's essential to note that the correct plug-in must be installed in /Library/Internet Plug-Ins for this feature to work.
In the latest version, there is a universal binary for compatibility with various devices. Also, some bugs are fixed where the info sheet used to crash when there is no network connection, and the cancel button on password sheet hanging the application has been fixed as well.
In conclusion, webXkiosk offers critical features for anyone looking to set up a secured environment for a public information and/or web kiosk. It's not only intuitive and user-friendly but also offers solutions to various annoying bugs common in web frameworks.
What's New
Version 1.5.6: N/A