User Management
ODIS software requires a user login. This document describes the way to manage user rights and settings.
Security Manager
The Security Manager is a program used to set security settings for users who log into ODIS software. It is installed in the same directory as with your ODIS version. By default, your ODIS install will at least two logins, "Supervisor" and "Operator". These users will have different roles depending on the Security Manager settings.
Running Security Manager
To start the Security Manager for your ODIS install, locate the program within the install directory where ODIS resides. Double-click on the icon to open. You will be presented with a Login prompt similar to the one in ODIS software: however, only Administrators will be able to log in. The title bar should show the same version as your ODIS login.
Interface
The main interface is very simple, and consists of a list of usernames at left, and settings for names, passwords, and Run Modes at right. The buttons at the bottom allow a user to be added or removed, and to apply changes.
Security settings will be closed if the "OK" or "Cancel" buttons are pressed.
User Settings
- Full Name
- this is the desired full name of the user. This can be the full name of the person using this login, e.g. "George Smith", or a group name such as "Quality Control" if the login is shared.
- User Name
- this is the name that will be used to log into the system. It will be added to the drop-down list of users when opening ODIS software.
- Password/Confirm Password
- user password for logging in. The password will not be shown, and must match in both text boxes.
- Administrator
- check this box if the user or group will have access to the Security Manager. Note: the Supervisor login is a special case: see below.
- Run Mode
- this determines the Run Mode that will be in operation when this user logs in. There are three possible modes: Basic, Advanced, and Production. For details on how each mode behaves in ODIS, click on the associated links.
Adding a user
To Add a user, press the "Add" button at the bottom. This will fill in a default username of "user1" and clear all other fields. The Administrator must set all fields correctly. Once done, press the "Apply" button.
Deleting a user
To Delete a user, select the user from the list at left and press "Delete". The user and settings will be removed from the list. Once done, press the "Apply" button.
OK/Cancel
If the user presses the "OK" button, all changes will be saved and will be available in ODIS software. If the user presses "Cancel", all changes are undone and the settings will return to their previous state. In either case, the Security Manager will exit.
Special Users
The "Supervisor" role is special and cannot be deleted: it will always remain an Administrator to allow at least one user to log into the Security Manager. The Full Name, password and Run Mode can be changed as needed.
Using Security Settings in ODIS
Login
Like the Security Manager, ODIS prompts the user for a Login before starting the program. Depending on the user login settings, the user will be running ODIS in Advanced, Basic, or Production Mode.
The username of the person operating the system is stored in any scans that may be created, any parameter files that are changed, and is recorded in the Log (if active).
Logout
To Logout of ODIS depends on the Mode being used:
- Advanced or Basic Modes
- To Logout, select the “File” menu and select the menu item “Logout”
- Production Mode
- A button must be present that allows the user to Logout. This will also exit Production Mode.
Switch Users
The system can switch between users without doing a full logout, as long as both users have identical privileges. This is done to record ownership as different operators take control of the system. When switching users, the operator will be prompted to select a new user name. The operator does not have to enter a password to switch users. If the user selected does not have the same privileges, the switch will not take place and an alert dialog will be shown.
As with the Logout, the means to switch users depends on the Mode:
- Advanced or Basic Modes
- to Logout, select the “File” menu and select the menu item “Switch User”
- Production Mode
- a button must be present that allows the user to Switch Users.