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Collect Software File Information: Select this option if you want to scan for software file
information that can be used to identify software products that aren't recognized by the
ZENworks Knowledgebase. If you plan to create Local Software Products and add them to the
knowledgebase, this option must be selected. For more information, see
Local Software Products," on page
Collect Hardware: Select this option if you want to scan for hardware data. This setting is
selected by default.
Launch Collection Data Form: Select this option if you want to send out the Collection Data
Form, which is used to collect demographic data. For more information, see
"Scanning Demographic Data," on page
Run DMTF Translator: Select this option if you want to run the DMTF (Desktop
Management Task Force) Translator. The DMTF translator converts the inventory data to
formats that can be used by other tools and puts it on the local machine.
6 In the Software Applications panel, configure which directories to skip.
Skipping directories is useful in limiting the scope of the scan. The directories in the list are
skipped.
To add a directory, specify a directory in the Skip Directories field, then click Add.
To edit an existing directory, select the directory, click Edit, edit the directory, then click
OK.
To delete an existing directory, select the directory, then click Remove.
7 In the Software Files panel, configure which types of files to scan for.
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