Client - Computer Search
Most plugins only work after a computer object has been selected; this means that at least one computer object must be added from the “Find Computers” area to the target computer area via drag-and-drop. Alternatively, computer objects can also be dragged directly onto a plugin.
Overview
- Find Computers
- Show/Hide Columns
- Ping & Export
- Filter
- Grouping
- Select Computers
Find Computers
You can use the search field to search for computer names or any other values within the table. If the search field is left blank, all available computers are displayed (restricted by AD permissions). A full-text search in this field allows you to search for partial values (see image).
Show/Hide Columns
You can show or hide columns by right-clicking on the column headers. This ensures that only the columns the user needs are displayed.
Ping & Export
To quickly see which computers are powered on or which ones are unreachable, simply right-click on a single computer or a group of computers. In the context menu that opens, you can ping one or more computers. The result of this ping is displayed in the Ping column.
In addition, the current view can be exported in four different formats via the context menu.
Filter
Weitere Möglichkeiten zum Eingrenzen der Computersuche bietet die Filterfunktion. Über das Trichtersymbol neben dem Spaltennamen öffnet sich das Filtermenü. Über dieses Menü lassen sich Filteroptionen auswählen (z.B. "Ist gleich", "Beginnt mit", "enthält" u.v.m.). Außerdem kann eine zweite Filteroption durch logische Operatoren verknüpft werden.
Grouping
The filter function offers additional ways to narrow down your search. Clicking the funnel icon next to the column name opens the filter menu. From this menu, you can select filter options (e.g., “Equals,” “Starts with,” “Contains,” and many more). You can also combine a second filter option using logical operators.
Select Computers
To work with the selected computers, they must be dragged into the “Selected Computers” target list. This is done via drag-and-drop by holding down the left mouse button and dragging the selected computers to the upper-left corner. One or more computers can be dragged into the target area at the same time. These computer objects are then automatically selected. You can now launch a plugin that requires one or more computers. Afterward, individual computer objects can be deselected.
