Customizing module behavior within a base map – Lenovo ThinkVantage ImageUltra Builder Version 5.0 User Manual

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5.

Click OK.

6.

Click the Save icon in the Main window toolbar.

To access the hidden system menu, type the system menu keyword while an
installation menu is active.

Notes:

1.

When using the installation menus, do not type a system menu keyword on
any menu that is requesting data to be typed. The keyword could be
interpreted as data. Instead, move to another menu.

2.

Do not press Enter after typing the keyword. Enter might be interpreted as a

menu selection.

3.

System menu keywords are case sensitive.

Customizing module behavior within a base map

You can alter the behavior of a common module on a map-by-map basis through a
new Customization setting. This Customization setting enables you to enter values
for an instance of a module in a map that are used by a script that you include as
part of your module. During installation, the information in the Customization
field is decompressed and stored in the C:\IUWORK\module_name.DAT file. When
the script runs, it picks up the data from the C:\IUWORK\module_name.DAT file
and uses it to perform a specific function.

The information you provide for the Customization setting is free-form text. You
can enter a .BAT file, an .INI file, or just a list of values depending on what your
script needs. For example, you can:

v

Make minor changes to a module without rebuilding it

v

Make customized settings for an application, such as predefining a schedule and
type of scan for an antivirus program. You are limited only by your
understanding of the application and your ability to create a script file for the
application.

To use the Customization setting, do the following:
1.

Open your map and expand the map tree structure.

2.

Locate and highlight the module for which you want to customize the
behavior.

3.

In the Main window menu bar, click View and then click Properties. The
Properties window opens for the selected module.

4.

Click the Customization tab.

5.

Type the information in the space provided and make a note of the .DAT file
name. You will need this file name when you create your script.

6.

Click the Save icon located in the Main window toolbar.

Special considerations for the Rescue and Recovery product

If you intend to create an image that includes either the Web-downloadable version
or retail version of the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery product, you must
define a custom service partition size that leaves a fixed buffer of at least 500 MB
through the Partitions tab of the Base Map settings. For more information, see
“Including the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery product” on page 189

Chapter 6. Map construction overview

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