Task Dialogs

When you click a task, a dialog appears to let you set task parameters or confirm the task.

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ATask type header: This header area shows you the kind of task represented.

BSaved task name: When you save a task, you name it for your own use.

CTask configuration area: This area is different for every task. It’s where you set operating parameters for the task to be performed.

DParticipating computers: This area shows you the computers that will be affected by the task. You can add or remove computers in this area without changing computer list membership.

ESchedule task button: When you click this button in a task dialog, you can set a time to perform the task as well as repeat the task. See “Scheduled Tasks” on page 155 for more information.

FSave task button: When you click this button in a task dialog, you can name and save the task as configured. Saved tasks appear in the left side of Remote Desktop’s main window.

GTask templates: This control allows you to save current task configuration settings, or apply previously saved settings to the current task. These templates are stored on a per-task basis. For example, the Send UNIX Commands template pop-up has an extensive list of built-in templates, while other tasks may have none.

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