Dynamic Variables
Dynamic Variables are those that are replaced dynamically by Endpoint Central while applying the configurations. As the name implies, the value of these variables are not the same for all the users/computers.
For example, to redirect the shortcuts of the start menu that are common for all the users to the system drive, you can use the dynamic variable $SystemDrive. This will be replaced by the corresponding system drive of that computer (like C, D, etc.) while deploying the configuration.
The table below lists the dynamic variable supported by Endpoint Central:
| Dynamic Variable | Description | Example Value of the Variable |
|---|---|---|
| $ComSpec | Specifies the path to the command interpretor | C:\WINNT\system32\cmd.exe |
| $HomePath | Refers to the home directory as defined in UMD/AD | \\JOHNSMITH\ |
| $NtType | Role of NT/2000/XP computer | Server, Workstation |
| $OS | Short name of currently installed operating system | Windows_NT |
| $OSVersion | 2000 & XP will report back as NT | Windows 2000 |
| $OStype | 2000 & XP will report back as NT | NT |
| $OsBuildNumber | Refers to the build number of the currently installed operating system | 1381, 2195 |
| $OsCsdVersion | Refers to the service pack of the currently installed operating system | Service Pack 4 |
| $ProfileDirDU | Will be replaced by the full path of the "Default User" profile | C:\Documents and Settings\Default User |
| $ProfilesDir | Will be replaced by the full path of where user profiles are stored | C:\Documents and Settings |
| $ShellCache | Will be replaced by the path to current user's Temporary Internet Files shell folder | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files |
| $ShellCookies | Will be replaced by the path to current user's Internet Cookies shell folder | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\Cookies |
| $ShellDesktop | Will be replaced by the path to current user's Desktop shell folder | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\Desktop |
| $ShellFavorites | Will be replaced by the path to current user's Favorites shell folder (also referred to as "IE Bookmarks"). | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\Favorites |
| $ShellHistory | Will be replaced by the path to current user's History shell folder | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\Local Settings\History |
| $ShellMyPictures | Will be replaced by the path to current user's My Pictures shell folder | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\My Documents\My Pictures |
| $ShellNetHood | Will be replaced by the path to current user's Network Neighborhood shell folder | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\NetHood |
| $ShellPersonal | Will be replaced by the path to current user's Personal shell folder (also referred to as "My Documents") | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\My Documents |
| $ShellPrintHood | Will be replaced by the path to current user's Printer Neighborhood shell folder | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\PrintHood |
| $ShellPrograms | Will be replaced by the path to current user's Start Menu Programs shell folder | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\Start Menu\Programs |
| $ShellRecent | Will be replaced by the path to current user's Recent Documents shell folder | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\Recent |
| $ShellSendTo | Will be replaced by the path to current user's Send To shell folder | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\SendTo |
| $ShellStartMenu | Will be replaced by the path to current user's Start-Menu shell folder | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\Start Menu |
| $ShellStartup | Will be replaced by the path to current user's Start Menu Startup shell folder | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\Start Menu\Programs\Startup |
| $ShellTemplates | Will be replaced by the path to current user's Templates shell folder | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\Templates |
| $SystemDrive | Refers to the drive where OS files are located | C: |
| $SystemRoot | Will be replaced by the path to operating system folder | C:\WINNT |
| $TempDir | Will be replaced by the path to the temporary directory on the client | C:\Documents and Settings\JohnSmith\Local Settings\Temp |
| $WinDir | Will be replaced by the path to user's Windows folder (usually same as SystemRoot, exception would be a terminal server) | C:\WINNT |
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