User List
User List is used to create login accounts, set access levels, and determine whether someone may still sign in to the application.
Used By
operations admins according to menu access rights
Data Type
master
Search Keys
Username, Name
When to Use This Form
- When there is a new user who needs an account to sign in to Acosys.
- When a user's access level changes because of a transfer, promotion, or change of responsibilities.
- When an account needs deactivating because the user may no longer access the application.
Before You Start
- Make sure the appropriate Role or Access Level has been created.
- Prepare the username, full name, and initial password according to internal policy.
Workflow
- Open Settings / Users & Access / User List.
- Enter the Username as the login ID. Avoid names that are easily confused.
- Enter the full name and initial password when creating a new account or when the password needs resetting.
- Select the Access Level according to the user's duties.
- Set the active status, then save the changes.
Key Fields
| Field | Explanation for Users | Status |
|---|---|---|
Username
id |
Login ID the user uses to sign in to the application. Use a unique, recognizable name. | Required |
Name
name |
User's full name shown in the application and audit records. | Required |
Password
userpassword |
Initial password or replacement password when the account is reset. Follow the company's security rules. | Required |
Access Level
roles |
Role that determines the menus, data restrictions, and actions the user may perform. | Required |
Active
isactive |
Determines whether the account may still sign in to the application. | Optional |
Last Modified
updatetimestamp |
The last time the account data was updated by the application. | Optional |
Details and Relations
- This form has no detail table. The user's menu rights and access restrictions follow the selected Access Level.
What Happens After Saving
- An active account can be used to sign in according to the selected Access Level.
- Changing the Access Level immediately affects the menus and data the user can reach.
- A deactivated account cannot be used to sign in, but old transaction records still keep the username.
Common Problems
- User cannot sign in: check the Username, password, active status, and Access Level.
- Menu does not appear: check the settings on the selected Role.
- Data cannot be saved: make sure the Username, name, password, and Access Level have been filled in.
Available Fields
The following list summarizes the fields available on the form. Rarely used fields are still listed so they are easy to look up during training or support.
| Field | Explanation for Users | Status |
|---|---|---|
Username
id |
Login ID the user uses to sign in to the application. Use a unique, recognizable name. | Required |
Name
name |
User's full name shown in the application and audit records. | Required |
Password
userpassword |
Initial password or replacement password when the account is reset. Follow the company's security rules. | Required |
Description
description |
Additional notes about the user, for example position or work area. | Optional |
Access Level
roles |
Role that determines the menus, data restrictions, and actions the user may perform. | Required |
Active
isactive |
Determines whether the account may still sign in to the application. | Optional |
Photo
photo |
User's profile photo if the company wants to show a visual identity in the application. | Optional |
Created By
usercreate |
User who created this account. | Optional |
Modified By
useredit |
User who last modified this account. | Optional |
Last Modified
updatetimestamp |
The last time the account data was updated by the application. | Optional |
User Checklist
Menu Location
- Settings / Users & Access / User List
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