Logging In and Logging Out of MPM

When you launch (start) MPM, you are required to log in via a User ID and Password. MPM provides this security feature to prove you are authorized to access the MPM projects and data. Each User ID can log in to the system one machine at a time.

Your User ID

Your User ID must be set up by the MPM Administrator. If you are the Administrator, or if you are working alone, use the User ID SYSADMIN.

Your Password

Your Password must also be set up by the MPM Administrator. If you are the Administrator, or if you are working alone, use the password MPM. To change the password, see Changing Your Password.

Launching MPM

Launch MPM in one of the following ways:

MPM displays the Login dialog box.

Logging Into MPM

To log in to MPM, complete the following steps:

  1. Enter your User ID and Password.

  2. Click OK to display the Menu Manger.

Logging Out

To log out of MPM, complete the following steps:

  1. From the Menu Manager, do one of the following:
  1. MPM closes the Menu Manager tabs and displays the Login dialog box.

Closing MPM

To close MPM, complete the following steps:

  1. From the Menu Manager, do one of the following

  2. Click File » Exit

  3. Press Alt+F4

  4. Click the X box in the top right-hand corner of the window

  1. MPM closes the Menu Manager. If any MPM windows are open, they close automatically.

Changing Your Password

To change your password, complete the following steps:

  1. From the Menu Manager, click Tools » Change Password. MPM displays the Change Password dialog box.

  2. Enter the old password.

  3. Enter the new password twice for verification.

  4. Click OK.

Data Access

After you log in to MPM, you can edit only the project data to which you have been granted access. Check with your MPM Administrator for details.