To create a smart computer list:
1Choose File > New Smart List.
2Name the smart computer list.
3Choose “any” or “all” criteria to match.
4Select the attribute to select by, using the
5Add any other criteria with the Add (+) button.
6Click OK.
The new smart list appears in Remote Desktop’s main window.
Editing a Smart Computer List
You may want to edit the smart lists you have created. The editing window is the same as the one used to create the smart list. The options available are the same as those listed in “Creating a Smart Computer List” on page 54.
To edit a smart computer list:
1Select the smart list in Remote Desktop’s main window.
2Choose File > Edit Smart List.
3Change the smart computer list as desired.
Creating a List of Computers of from Existing Computer Lists
You may want a list which combines the results of several different lists and smart lists. You can create aggregate lists by using the “Computer is in List” option. The list created will have the computers from the source lists, but not indicate which source list they came from.
To create an list of computer lists:
1Create the lists which will serve as the sources of the smart list.
See “Creating an Apple Remote Desktop Computer List” on page 54 or “Creating a Smart Computer List” on page 54 for more information.
2Create the Smart List which will draw its computers from the previously created lists. “Creating a Smart Computer List” on page 54 for more information.
3In the Smart List creation dialog, choose to match all of the stated conditions.
4For the first condition, select “Computer is in List.”
5Select a source list from the
6Add another condition by clicking the Add (+) button.
7Repeat steps
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