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Create Application Mappings

You can create new mappings for applications that are not predefined in CA Configuration Automation.

Follow these steps:

1. Click the Administration link, the Configuration tab, then the Application Mappings link.

   The Communication Mappings page opens and displays the current mappings, arranged alphabetically by application vendor or publisher.

2. From the Table Actions drop-down list, select Create Application Mapping.
3. Complete the fields on the Create Application Mapping dialog, then click Save.

   Application Name

   Defines the name of the application.

   By default, the predefined mappings use the format <applicationVendor> <applicationName> (for example, Microsoft Internet Explorer).

   Application Path

   Defines the regular expression that describes the directory where the application and supporting files are installed.

   Test Value

   Enables you to enter a value and test whether the regular expression can locate the application file.

   For example, enter C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\ExtExport.exe and click Test for the value .:\\.*Progra.*\\Internet Explorer\\.*. The application uses the regular expression value to search for the file. If the application locates the file, it displays a confirmation message.

   A message confirms that the mapping was created successfully, and the Application Mapping table displays the mapping.