Configure general information for tools

Use the General tab in the Tool Properties dialog box to specify details that identify each tool. An asterisk (*) identifies required information.

To configure general information for tools

1. Open the Tool Configuration editor, if it is not already open.
   1. Select the Tools folder in the console tree.
   2. Click on the Configuration toolbar to open the Tool Configuration Editor and display the Configure Tools dialog box or right-click to open the Console menu and select Configure Tools.
2. From the tools displayed in the selection tree, select the tool you want to configure.
3. Right-click to open the shortcut menu.
4. Select Properties to open the Tool Properties dialog box. Properties include:
   • General information about the selected tool, such as the display name of the tool.
   • Details about the specific tool you selected, such as the type of tool, the executable name, and script details, if any.
   • Target nodes on which the tool will run.
   • Nodes and node folders associated with this tool.
   The General tab displays by default.
5. In the Display Name box, enter the name for the tool as you want it to appear in the Tools list. This information is required.
6. Enter any comments or additional information in the Description box. This information is optional.
7. Select Show tool in message context to make this tool available in the context of all messages.
8. Select the Details tab to continue configuring this tool. You will see a message prompting you for required information.

Related Topics:

• Configure Tools
• Configure tool details
• Configure targets for tools
• Edit configured tools
• Configure tools for user roles
• Select tools for service types