# Get external tools

> Returns a list of external tools.

Source: https://docs.capaone.com/capainstaller/sdk-capainstaller-software-development-kit-functions/system-sdk-functions/get-external-tools/  
Product: CapaInstaller — a separate CapaSystems product; do not apply this page to any other.

## Description

Gets a list of external tools.

## Syntax

GetExternalTools() as ArrayList

## Parameters

None

## Return value

The function returns an array of external tools. Each tool (tool) in the array is a joined line with the character defined with [Set splitter](/capainstaller/sdk-capainstaller-software-development-kit-functions/container-functions/set-splitter/). 

- tool.ID
- tool.Name
- tool.Path
- tool.Arguments

## Example

**VBScript**

```vb
Set oCMS = CreateObject("CapaInstaller.SDK") 
Set aUnit = CreateObject("System.Collections.ArrayList") 
wscript.echo oCMS.SetInstanceManagementPoint("1") 
Set aUnit =  oCMS.GetExternalTools() 
for each item in aUnit 
  wscript.echo item 
next 
```