User defined tools

As well as allowing you to launch applications at Student machines, you can automatically run a task on a Tutor or Tech ConsoleClosed A unique console specifically for technicians, providing a single view of all machines across the school. machine using a defined tool.

User Defined pane

To add a tool

  1. From the Tutor Console, select the Administer tab in the ribbon.

    Or

    From the Tech Console, select the Tools tab in the ribbon.

  2. Click Add.

  3. The Add Tool dialog appears.

  4. Enter the required information.

  5. Click OK. The new tool will be listed.

  6. Click Close.

To run a tool

  1. From the Tutor Console, select the Administer tab in the ribbon.

    Or

    From the Tech Console, select the Tools tab in the ribbon.

  2. Select the required tool in the User Defined pane.

  3. Click Run.

  4. The tool will automatically run.

To edit a tool

  1. From the Tutor Console, select the Administer tab in the ribbon.

    Or

    From the Tech Console, select the Tools tab in the ribbon.

  2. Select the required tool in the User Defined pane.

  3. Click Edit.

  4. The Edit Tool dialog appears.

  5. Edit the appropriate information and click OK.

To delete a tool

  1. From the Tutor Console, select the Administer tab in the ribbon.

    Or

    From the Tech Console, select the Tools tab in the ribbon.

  2. Select the required tool in the User Defined pane.

  3. Click Remove.

  4. A confirmation dialog appears, click Yes. The tool will be removed.