Cryo-EM workstations can be monitored and controlled remotely by authorized users.
In order to gain access to the remote session you must first:
If the mirrored screen is too large for the window on your local machine, you can zoom out:
If you wish to make use of multiple monitors and more flexible window layouts, you can download and use a native client for FastX3 at https://www.starnet.com/download/fastx-client. Use the above url https://fastx3.slac.stanford.edu:3300 for the server connection settings.
If you get a permission error on a password when you start the windowing session, then it may be because you do not have an active experimental session on the microscope. Please check with your local SLAC representative.
We have seen on occasions that only one of the remote screens show up; with the other showing a 'Connection Reset' error. In this case, please dismiss the dialog, close the active (working window) and try relaunching a TEMBETA session again as defined above.
If you continue to experience problems, an authentication bug in FastX3 may be causing you issues. Basically, a 'token' needs to be acquired in order to gain access, however, we have found that this version of FastX does not consistently renew your tokens. In order to rectify this:
kinit && aklog
This will ask you to re-enter your SLAC Unix Account password to renew your token
If you are still experiencing difficulties, please report your issues with your SLAC representative or email ppascual@slac.stanford.edu.