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Using Tools
The DSView 3 management software contains tools that may be used to perform various actions on
managed appliances and target devices. This chapter describes the available tools and how to use
them. It also explains how to set up and use tasks in the DSView 3 software.
Using Unit Tools
The Unit Tools window contains tools that allow a user to:
• Export unit information to a .csv (comma separated value) file
• Export unit access rights information to a .csv file
• Merge two or more target devices into a single target device
• Import a DSView 2.x software database into the DSView 3 management software (valid only
when the DSView 3 software is installed on supported Windows systems)
To display the Units Tools window:
1. Click the Units tab.
2. Click Tools in the side navigation bar. The Unit Tools window will open.
Exporting units
The Export Units tool will export information about units into a .csv file. Unit names are always
exported. The following unit properties may be selected for export:
Action (default action) Primary contact phone
Browser URL Secondary contact
Custom field 1-3 Secondary contact phone
Department Serial number
DSView server name Site
IP address Status (at time of export)
Location Telnet port
Model number Type
Part number Visibility (show or hide)
Primary contact