Introduction
How to add and configure an external tool.
External tools can be configured for Mobile devices, desktop computers, and users. Each category has different arguments that can be passed, based on the inventory collected for the relevant category.
Adding an external tool
Go to System Administration
In the top menu, click Tools -> External tools
- Click Add
- Type in or use the Browse button for executable path and variables
- Optionally create or select a category
- Select a type - default is Computer
Tips
- Categories can be used to group related tools together in a submenu
- You can type "$" to get fast access to the argument menu
- Each type has different variables relating to the unit type
- Use the Clone functionality to quickly add a new external tool based on a previously created tool
Variables
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Hardware Inventory Custom Inventory Computer name IP address MAC address UUID Serial number FQDN CMPID BUID | Hardware Inventory Custom Inventory Phone Number IMEI Serial Number UUID CMPID BUID | User name Full Name Phone Number(Primary Device) CMPID BUID |
Import / Export
- The Import / Export functionality lets you back up your external tools including configurations as a simple file
Reorder mode
- Check the Reorder mode checkbox and use the up/down buttons to organize the look of the External tools menu