LabTech Plugin: Custom Buttons
Posted on March 27, 2015
This plugin allows you to add custom buttons to the quick access bar at the bottom of the computer window. You can create buttons to queue a script on a target machine or launch an application on the local machine (such as TeamViewer or a website to provide additional information for that machine/client). Configuration is simple and done via the Dashboard > Config > Integration > Tim’s Custom Buttons. You’re able to add and remove buttons, set the button text, tooltip text, icon, button type (script/application), parameters for the button and conditions that cause the button to be shown (for example, checking for specific software). Once buttons are created, they show up the next time a computer is loaded.
Upcoming features:
We feel that this plugin is ready to be used, but we have some new features coming as well. We expect to soon allow you to add menus to buttons so that you can save screen real estate. We are also looking to implement redirector buttons so that you can launch different redirectors.
Download and install using our plugin installer!
Redirector buttons would be awesome! Keep up the good work.
i installed the plugin but when i go to the tab everything is grayed out. Did I miss a step? Thanks for any info!
Jamie, in the top left, you should see an option to add a button. Once the button is added, you can edit it. If you continue to have issues, send us an email at support @squattingdog.net and we’ll get you taken care of.
That worked! thanks! Great plugin.
I have tried and got a button to install, but when I try to add an icon I get the error, there was an error saving that button. Value cannot be null. Parameter name: encoder
Ron,
Have you tried a different icon file to see if that helps? Also, what version of LT are you using?
Thanks,
Tim
I have tried three different icons, sized to 16×16. LabTech version 10.5
Ron, Are you using an actual .ico file? If so, don’t. The converter require a jpg, png or gif image. Let me know if that helps.
Cannot select script more than 2 levels down… Any updates?
Lee,
This was one of the first plugins I did and, if I recall correctly, scripts were limited to two levels down at the time, which is probably why the plugin is limited. I’ve got it on the todo list to get that taken care of.
Thanks,
Tim
“Add Button” is greyed out, is this plugin still functional on 11.5?
Mark,
Certainly should be. Can you send over a screenshot to support@squattingdog.net and I’ll have a look with you?
Thanks,
Tim
sent.
resolved