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Adding external tools

Introduction

Section titled “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

Section titled “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

Variables

Section titled “Variables”
Available variables for different unit types
ComputerMobile deviceUser
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
Email
Phone Number(Primary Device)
CMPID
BUID

Import / Export

Section titled “Import / Export”
  • The Import / Export functionality lets you back up your external tools including configurations as a simple file

Reorder mode

Section titled “Reorder mode”
  • Check the Reorder mode checkbox and use the up/down buttons to  organize the look of the External tools menu