File

New Package

Ctrl+N

Opens New Package window.

New Target List

Ctrl+Shift+T

Opens new blank Target List window.

New Folder

Ctrl+Shift+F

Creates new folder for organizing packages and target lists.

New Schedule

Opens a new blank Schedule window. (Enterprise mode required)

Duplicate

Alt+Insert

Duplicates selected Package, Target List, Schedule, or Deployment.

Open

Ctrl+O

Opens selected Package, Target List, Schedule, or Deployment.

Deploy Once

Ctrl+D

Opens a new blank Deploy Once window for the selected package.

Attach Schedules

Attaches existing schedules to the selected package. (Enterprise mode required)

Print Preview

Ctrl+P

Previews and prints or exports what is displayed on the console (deployments, schedules, packages, etc.).

Import

Ctrl+I

Imports Packages and Target Lists.

Export

Ctrl+E

Exports Packages and Target Lists.

Save Data to File

Ctrl+Alt+S

Saves data for selected item in several formats. For example, you can save a list of the current packages in the Package Library.

Exit

Alt+F4

Closes PDQ Deploy.

Edit

Cut

Ctrl+X

Cuts the selected item.

Copy

Ctrl+C

Copies the selected item.

Paste

Ctrl+V

Pastes the selected item.

Abort

Aborts a deployment before completion. Stop the entire deployment or only selected target computers.

Redeploy

Ctrl+R

Redeploys to all or selected target computers.

Redeploy to Failed Computers

Ctrl+Shift+R

Redeploys to all failed target computers.

Redeploy from Failed Step

Redeploys from the step that previously failed.

Delete

Del

Deletes the selected item.

Rename

F2

Renames selected item (for example, a Package or custom folder).

Select All / Select None

Ctrl+A

Selects or deselects all items in a list or field.

View

Refresh

F5

Refreshes the entire console including checking for updates.

Package Library

Opens the Package Library on the Main Console window.

Edit Columns

Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Z

Opens the Edit Columns window. You can change the columns displayed, column order, and more. For details, see Data Grids.

Item Appearance

Ctrl+Shift+F2

Opens the Item Appearance window. For items in the tree, you can change the icon displayed and display as section header. For details, see Item Appearance Window.

Reports

Deployment

Previews and prints or exports the Deployment Details report using the selected report profile. Select from Full Details, Summary, or a custom profile.

Package

Previews and prints or exports the Package Details report using the selected report profile. Select from Include Step Details or No Step Details.

Package Library

Previews and prints or exports the Package Library Details using the selected report profile. Select from Include Step Details or No Step Details.

Schedule

Previews and prints or exports the Schedule Details report that using the selected report profile. Select from Full Details, Summary, or a custom profile.

Target List

Previews and prints or exports the Target List Details report.

Notifications

Opens the Notifications window where Post Deployment emails and Post Schedules emails are created and edited.

Options

Credentials

Opens the Credentials window to manage the administrative credentials used by PDQ Deploy.

Variables

Opens the Variables window to manage the Custom and System values stored by PDQ Deploy.

Console Users

Opens the Console Users window to manage the users that can access the console..

Central Server

Opens the Central Server window. In Local mode, the window will show the options for setting up Server Mode or Client Mode. Once in Server Mode or Client Mode, the window will display the settings for the selected mode.

Background Service

Opens the Background Service window to modify the settings used by the Windows service PDQDeploy.

Preferences

Ctrl+Comma

Opens the PDQ Preferences window to customize the console.

Help

User Guide

F1

Opens the PDQ Deploy user guide documentation.

PDQ.com Website

Opens the PDQ.com website.

Buy Enterprise License

Opens the PDQ.com Purchase Licenses web page. (Available only in Free mode)

Renew Subscription

Opens the PDQ.com Existing Customer Sign In web page. (Available only in Enterprise mode)

Try PDQ Deploy Enterprise

Opens the PDQ.com PDQ Deploy Enterprise Mode Trial web page. (Available only in Free mode)

Open Remote Repair

Ctrl+Tilde

Opens the PDQ.com Remote Repair utility.

Open Elevated Command Prompt

Opens a Command Prompt to be Run as Administrator. (Enterprise mode required to launch from within PDQ Deploy)

Open Elevated PowerShell Prompt

Opens PowerShell Prompt to be Run as Administrator. (Enterprise mode required to launch from within PDQ Deploy)

Support

Opens the different support web pages available from Admin Arsenal. Choose between Feedback & Support and Support Forums.

Opens CPU troubleshooting. Choose between Profile Console CPU or Profile Background Service CPU.

NOTE: Profiling should only be used as directed by PDQ Support.

Check for Update

Opens the Check for Update window with information and download options about available updates.

Current Configuration Summary

Opens a Notepad of select settings from Options, Preferences, and License. This file will mostly be used when seeking PDQ.com support.

License

Opens the License window.

About PDQ Deploy

Opens the About PDQ Deploy window that shows the currently installed version and license mode.