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Variables for custom tools
Curtis Allworth
suggested this on March 15, 2011 15:42
Are there any other variables I can use when creating custom tools other than %target%? I would like to be able to pass the serial number for instance to external application, is that possible?
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At the present time, no, but that is an excellent idea. I've added it to the enhancement list and moved this question to Feature Requests.
Thanks! In my case what I'd like to do is use it to load a browser to a manufacturer's support site with a computer's serial number at the end of the website address. This would allow me to easily look up a computer's warranty status and support information. Here's an example of the custom tool I'd like to use with our Dell machines:
Warranty Info=firefox.exe http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/my_syste...%
Thanks for the example, we'll use that to test the update.
This is now implemented in our current development track. I'll send you the link to download and try it via e-mail.
The syntax you can use in the custom tool editor is this:
Dell Support=explorer.exe "http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/my_systems_info/details?c=us&l=en&s=gen&servicetag=%TARGETSERIALNUMBER%"