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Modular Tool Manager

Modular program based on plugins to run scripts, binaries or any kind of file from a UI.

Add a new function

This documentation will tell you on how to add a new function to the application. If you are unsure what a function is check out the what is a function documentation.

To add a new function click on File->New Function while being in the main window. This will open up the add function screen

add-a-function

Provide display name for the function, this will be shown on the button. The name needs to be 5 - 25 chars. If you want add an description, this will be shown as a tooltip if you hover over the button later on.

select-plugin

Select the plugin to start the application or binary. Checkout the plugin overview for more information.

additional-settings

Select the setting specific for this function. For more information about the setting scope check the documentation.

If required enter any function parameters, those are arguments which are getting parsed to the script or application.

Select the path to the script or application to start. To do so press the ... next to the text field

final-function

If everything is entered as expected, press the Ok button. If the button is still grayed out something is wrong or could not be found.

The function will now be shown in the main view like this.

function-in-tool

Showing the tooltip on hover

function-in-tool-tooltip

Press the button you created to start the tool. If this is not working you will need to check the log file for further information.

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