Mikogo Tip: All Participants Can Draw on the Presenter’s Screen – Multi-User Whiteboard
In Version 4.0 we have improved the whiteboard feature by adding greater functionality, new whiteboard tools and it is now available for both Windows and Mac users. To get straight into one of the main changes in the functionality of the new whiteboard, in the previous version of Mikogo only the presenter could control the whiteboard toolbar. Now in Version 4.0 the participants can use the whiteboard on the presenter’s screen without the presenter having to give remote keyboard and mouse control to the participants. This is the reason why we call this feature the multi-user whiteboard. Read below for how to access this function along with other changes in the new whiteboard.
New Functionality – Multiple Users
By clicking on this “Participant button” 
and clicking on “All users”, the presenter can grant permission to all participants to use the whiteboard on the presenter’s screen – without needing to grant them full remote control. At this point the whiteboard button will appear in the main menu of the participants’ Mikogo panels giving them access to the whiteboard tools.
Now the presenter and the participants can all use the whiteboard tools to draw on the presenter’s screen.
Other New Whiteboard Features
There are also several other additions to the Version 4.0 whiteboard including the following:
More tools to choose from including a laser pointer and arrows
A text function that allows you to add a text box and type on your screen
Finally, an important addition is the new Save button that will make a screenshot of the presenter’s screen including all whiteboard drawings. This allows you to save and keep a record of all your whiteboard and brain-storming sessions.
More info about the new whiteboard in the user guides:
Version 4.0 User Guide (Windows – page 9)
Version 4.0 User Guide (Mac – page 10)
To download Version 4 and use the multi-user whiteboard feature, click here.
When I click on the Icon Mikogo a window comes up and says Mikogo is already running. Click on the ICon in your system tray to start the session.
That is what I clicked on I have no other icon to click on to start anything.
Charles
@Charles,
The system tray M icon appears in the bottom right corner of your screen next to your computer clock. Here it is in this screenshot: http://www.mikogo.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/start-meeting.jpg This is the one you need to click on to access the Mikogo menu and start/join sessions.
Also, please be sure to check the system requirements at the bottom of this page to ensure your computer is compatible: http://www.mikogo.com/download/windows-download/
If you’re still having difficulties getting started, please contact our Support team with further details (such as whether you are using Mikogo version 3 or version 4, etc.) – http://www.mikogo.com/support/forum/
It seems that whenever I pass control to another user, I loose the whiteboard tools unless the new “control” person gives me access. Is there any way for me to retain this right whenever I pass control to someone else?
@Mike,
we’ve looked into this situation but can’t reproduce it. Have you setup a profile (using the profile manager) and deselected whiteboard from within the features list? For example, take a look at the image in the user guide on page 20 http://www.mikogo.com/downloads/docs/mikogo-4-user-guide-win.pdf
Also, when you say you pass control, you mean you give the user remote control of your computer, right? Not control of the presenting rights. Finally, are you using the PC or Mac version?
Let us know if you have any more details – cheers!