Custom tools view

About

This view lists and allows configuration of custom tools for use with assets and user accounts. These tools can for example run simple commands or install packages. The tools can be accessed in the asset/user configuration item page from Tasks > Custom tools.

When a custom tool is created its status is "Under construction" which means that it is like a test version of the tool and can only be used by administrators. Editors can create and remove custom tools, but only administrators can activate a custom tool. When activating the tool, its status changes to "Active" after which it can be used by anyone with permissions to custom tools. After removing a custom tool, it receives the status "Retired" and is hidden from all views.

About items

Custom tool items

Custom tool item attributes

Location in navigation menu

Administration > Custom tools

View content

Section

Available attributes

Catalog columns

Description, Form, Order, Status, Sub-menu name, Tool, Type

Summary dimensions

Form, Sub-menu name, Type

View filters

Description, Form, Order, Status, Sub-menu name, Tool, Type

Note! this may not be the full list of available attributes

View properties

Property

Description

Data update interval

-

Data calculation interval

-

Excluded items

-

Default filters

-

View tools and actions

Task

Description

Create new

 

Export

By default, this task exports all the view contents in the selected file format. However, you can use the check boxes in the view to export selected rows only. You can select rows for the export from one page of the view at a time.

The supported file formats for the data export are CSV, Excel, and PDF. In some views, configuration items can be also exported to a group distribution.

Related processes

Asset management

Software management

Additional information

How to export data?

How to use views?

How to save reports?