Clipboard redirection for files from client to VDA and VDA to client is not working with Citrix Apps and Desktops 7.15

Copy and paste of files between local workstation and sessions or between two unique sessions is not supported in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.15.

The feature was added to Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 1903 and later versions, users can now copy and paste files between a session and a local client. Copy and paste functions by using the right-click menu or keyboard shortcuts.

To enable users to paste files from clipboard on the VDA to the client. Add the format CFX_FILE to the Client clipboard write allowed formats policy.

To enable users to paste files from the client clipboard to the VDA. Add the format CFX_FILE to the Session Clipboard Write Allowed Formats policy.

 

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Problem Cause

This is an expected behavior in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.15

Clipboard redirection for files from client to VDA and VDA to client is not working in Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops 7.15

https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-virtual-apps-desktops/policies/reference/ica-policy-settings/bidirectional-content-redirection.html#copy-and-paste-between-session-and-client

https://docs.citrix.com/en-us/citrix-virtual-apps-desktops/policies/reference/ica-policy-settings.html#client-clipboard-redirection