Fully-functional Drawing Pad via RDP
If you redirect a drawing pad via RDP, the client can discard important data, such as pen pressure, angle, and velocity. There is a variety of solutions for RDP tablet redirection, but most of them are restricted to specific brands, or only provided as a part of enterprise RDP platforms, which are out of reach for an independent artist.
The simplest, most universal way to redirect a drawing pad to an RDP session is USB Network Gate. With this app, the tablet will act as if it’s directly plugged into the remote computer, sending all relevant data over the USB connection.
How to Redirect Drawing Pad via RDP
1. Download and install USB Network Gate on the local computer and on the RDP host. The local computer needs to be able to share and connect to devices, but the RDP installation can be installed in connection-only mode.
2. Launch USB Network Gate on the local computer and activate it. You can use the Free Trial to get a code. There is no need to activate the other client.
3. Find your drawing pad on the list of devices and click “Share” next to it.
4. In the RDP session, open USB Network Gate and select the “Remote USB devices” tab. Press “Connect” next to the shared drawing pad. You will now be able to use it.
