Bookmarklets are Chrome bookmarks that use javascript instead of an HTML link. You can use Bookmarklets to execute Centauri and Vega Console Tool commands from your Bookmarks bar.
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Bookmarklets can be added to your browser's Bookmarks Bar. For this example, we'll use Chrome.
TIP To learn more about Vega Console Commands, view our Vega Console article.
Using Bookmarklet Console Tool Commands
These bookmarklets are designed to work only in Centauri and Vega Express Views. You must have the Chrome browser DevTools open to the Console tab to execute these Bookmarklet commands.
To use a Bookmarklet in Express View:
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Right-Click anywhere on an Express View page. The Options pane displays.
From the DevTools tabs, select Console. The Console tab displays.
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From your Bookmarks Bar, navigate to a Bookmarklet command and left-click it. The Bookmarklet executes in the console.
NOTE Some Vega Console Tools require a Property ID, Key, or Definition to execute, you'll see a pompt display on your screen when the tool requires it.
Additional Resources
Display the Chrome Browser Bookmarks Bar and Create a Folder
To display your Bookmarks Bar and create a folder:
In the Chrome browser, click the triple-dot (settings) button.
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Navigate to and click Bookmarks & Lists, the Bookmarks pane displays.
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Click Show Bookmarks Bar. A bar displays under the URL address field, if you have bookmarks, they display as well.
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In the Bookmarks Bar, right-click an empty space, then click Add Folder.