Expert mode
Expert mode is where Foundry becomes a configuration authoring tool instead of just a media builder.
Open expert mode when you already know that your deployment flow needs predefined network, localization, Autopilot, or customization behavior.
Expert sections
The desktop app exposes five expert sections:
- General
- Network
- Localization
- Autopilot
- Customization
These sections map directly to the configuration document produced by the app.
| Section | What you configure |
|---|---|
| General | Media output, architecture, language, WinPE driver inclusion, and advanced media options |
| Network | Wired 802.1X and Wi-Fi provisioning for the WinPE runtime |
| Localization | Visible language list, default language override, default time zone, and single-language enforcement |
| Autopilot | Importing or downloading profiles and choosing the default profile |
| Customization | Machine naming rules and operator flexibility |
Add a capture of the expert-mode shell with the five section tabs visible.
Import and export
Expert mode supports:
- Importing an expert configuration file
- Exporting an expert configuration file
- Exporting a deploy configuration file
Default filenames used by the app
foundry.expert.config.jsonfoundry.deploy.config.json
What each section controls
Use the dedicated pages for the tab-specific details:
Why export deploy configuration
The expert deploy configuration is a reduced handoff intended for Foundry.Deploy.
It carries the settings that matter at deployment time, especially:
- Localization behavior
- Customization behavior
- Autopilot defaults
Add a capture of the import/export actions, including the export path for the deploy configuration handoff.
Recommended usage
- Keep a reusable expert configuration for repeatable media builds.
- Export deploy configuration when you want a predictable WinPE runtime experience.
- Use standard mode when you do not need those extra controls.