[OPEN] Device-Name Placeholder for Sensor Names
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User Story
As a PRTG User, I want to be able to use the %device placeholder in sensor names.
Details of User Story
To be able to give sensors a more meaningful name and to save configuration time especially in large PRTG installations, the %device variable should become available for existing and newly created sensors.
Acceptance criteria
- The %device placeholder should add the name of the device to a sensor
- The %device placeholder should work in device templates
Status
Open
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Hi all, i suggested a more gobal feature which contains this one in https://helpdesk.paessler.com/en/support/solutions/articles/90981-open-customize-default-naming-for-devices-and-sensors-global-custom-naming-conventions. Please upvote. Best, Matin
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