File-Based Security

File-based security pertains to menu items that are secured based on the access control records defined on a Cobra file (for example, project).

Figure 1. File-Based Security

This diagram illustrates how access to the file is determined based on the access control assigned to the Cobra file.

Menu Items Using File-Based Security

This section lists the menu items secured based on the access control of the currently selected file. The items are grouped based on the Cobra ribbon tab where they are located.

  • Processes Tab
    • All items under the Processes tab
  • Integration Tab
    • Assignment Import/Export
    • Export Open Plan Resources
    • Export Open Plan Calendar
  • Reporting Tab
    • Analyze Project
    • Report/Batch Report Properties
      Note: This also requires displaying either the All Reports or Personal Reports view for reports) or the Batch Report view (for batch reports) before enabling.
  • Tools Tab
    • Replace Resources
    • Update Totals
    • Validity Check