Input Parameters can be used to offer administrators and end users with options before an action is run.
Examples of custom inputs:
- Choosing a collection to which a device will be added.
- Choosing whether or not to force a full inventory cycle upon completion.
- Having an admin input a PowerShell script.
To add an input parameter:
Under Custom Input Parameters, select an option from the drop-down list and click Add.
Parameter Options
- Boolean: Prompts the user running the action with an option to check or uncheck the parameter mapped to the Boolean.
- DateTime: Prompts the user running the action with an option to select the date and time.
- Integer: Prompts the user running the action with an option to set an integer value. You also have the option to set a default, minimum, and maximum value.
- TimeSpan: Prompts the user running the action with an option to set a length of time. A default value can be set, if needed.
- String: Provides two options - List or Textbox. This will prompt the user running the action to select or input a string.
List
Textbox
To remove an input parameter:
Under Custom Input Parameters, select a listed item and click Remove.