AEM Desktop App

AEM Desktop app maps the AEM Assets to a network directory. 

This helps to view the AEM assets in Windows/Mac Explorer/Finder. 

The assets can also be edited using various image-editing apps. 

All changes are reflected immediately in AEM Assets and get synced quickly.

Which version of OS supported by AEM Desktop App?

At present the Windows(Version 7 and 10) and MacOSX(10.10 or later)

Where to get installer?

Go to helpx.adobe site and access the path 'experience-manager/kb/download-companion-app.html'. Select the version and download the app.

How does the desktop app sync the data?

AEM Desktop app saves files first in local system. Later, the upload to AEM Server happens on back end. This ensures that user is not interrupted on bigger uploads and all versions are maintained intact. Also Desktop App upload monitoring dialog option to monitor the upload process.

Installation steps

Download the installer.

Double click on .msi file (for Windows)

Connecting AEM Desktop App with AEM Instance

Select the AEM Desktop app from start

Enter the Connection root - your AEM Instance url > Enter 'Go'

On task bar we can see the AEM icon, clicking on this will give us options to work with AEM Desktop app

Options

To see the assets of the connected host, click on 'Explore Assets'

To see any upload status, click on 'Show background upload queue status'

We can also forget, disconnect the current connection.

The configuration includes, connect on application start & Launch application on startup.

Advanced options provide log info, clear cache.

Debug AEM Desktop App installer issues

Cases where the app will not launch after installation.

1) When other apps are running on the same port.

2) When bit locker in locked if you are using it.

Adobe Reference:

https://helpx.adobe.com/customer-care-office-hours/aem/desktop-app.html?red=a