Use the fields in the Options section of the User Maintenance screen to identify functions the user can and cannot perform.
To set user options:
From the System > System Files > User Control menu, select User Maintenance to display the User Maintenance screen.
Note: You must be assigned the USER.MAINT.ALLOWED authorization key to access this screen.
In the User ID field, enter the ID of the user whose record you want to view or update.
Enter an asterisk (*) in any of the following fields in the Options section to define special functions for the user record:
Option |
Description |
Salesperson |
Identifies the user as a salesperson. The user can be designated as an inside or outside salesperson in Customer Maintenance or Sales Order Entry. |
Enable Break Key |
Enables user to abnormally end a session using the Ctrl+Break key combination. Only the system administrator should have this ability. |
No Logon |
Prevents the user from logging on. Use this option for virtual User IDs. |
No Messaging |
Blocks the user from receiving company messaging. Use this option for customers who place remote orders. |
Remote Logon OK |
Authorizes the user to log in using a modem. |
Picker |
Identifies the user as a picker. Note: For a user to appear on a picker selection list, you must flag the user as a picker and provide access to the shipping branch associated with the transaction. |
No Schedule Prompting |
Blocks the user from being listed on the Daily Planner or using the Daily Schedule screen. Use this option for customer and virtual User IDs. |
Auto UET Message |
Determines whether the system should send a message to the user whenever a transaction the user enters generates an unquality event. Instead of using an asterisk, set the value as follows:
|
Bypass Eclipse Login |
Enables the user, when logging in, to bypass the Eclipse banner screen. After the user logs in through the AIX Unix prompts, the application displays. If the Change OS Password When Eclipse Password Is Change control maintenance record is set to "P" (prompt), and if the user whose Eclipse password has expired is not flagged to bypass the Eclipse Login, the user is prompted to change their OS password when they attempt to create a new Eclipse password in Password Maintenance. If changing a password in System Maintenance/Change Password, the user selects whether to change the OS password. |
Credit Manager |
Identifies the user as a credit manager. Any program that prompts for a credit manager will check this field in the user's record. |
No Job Queues |
Disables the user from being added to new trackers, tracker appends, or as the next or last user on a tracker. For example, if an employee leaves your company, set this flag to ensure they are not added to future trackers. |
To complete the process of setting up a user, refer to the topic Creating User Records.
See Also:
Entering Basic User Information
Using Hot Keys to Enter User Information
Using Additional Hot Keys to Enter User Information