Security Mode Field Descriptions

Last Updated : Sep 16, 2022 |

The Manager Security Mode is used to load and edit the security settings of a system. How the controls operate is similar to Manager in configuration mode.

To switch to Security Mode, select File | Advanced | Security Settings.

To switch back to Configuration Mode, select File | Configuration.

Security Mode Screen Elements

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Action





Get the Security Settings.





Save the Security Settings.





Not Used in security mode.





Show/Hide the Navigation Pane.





Show/Hide the Group Pane.





Not used in security mode.





Not used in security mode.

Security Settings Pane

This pane is used to select the type of security records displayed in the group pane or details pane.

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Description





General

Defines general security controls for the system. When selected, the settings are displayed in the details pane.





System

Defines security settings for the system such as application access. When selected, the settings are displayed in the details pane.





Services

Secure services supported by the system. Currently these are access to security settings and access to configuration settings.





Rights Groups

Create groups with different access rights. When selected, the existing Rights Groups are displayed in the group pane.





Service Users

Sets the name and password for an administrator. Also allows selection of the Rights Groups to which the user belongs. When selected, the existing service users are displayed in the group pane.

Group Pane This pane is used to display the existing Right Groups or Service Users when those options are selected in the security settings pane.

Details Pane This pane shows the settings selected in the security settings pane or the group pane.

Status Bar This bar display messages about communications between Manager and systems.  It also displays the security level of the communications by the use of a padlock icon.