Security Field Descriptions

The fields in the Security window are active in either the user rows or project rows. User rows have a gray background. Project rows have a white background. The fields are described below. The abbreviation n/a indicates a field is not active for a row.

Field

In a User Row

In a Project Row

User #

A sequential number assigned by MPM. When you first open the view, this field is hidden. This is a read-only field.

n/a

User ID

A unique name you assign to each user. The name can be up to eight characters. Required.

n/a

Project ID

n/a

The drop-down list box in this field lists all projects defined in MPM. You use the field to assign users access to projects. Required.

Feature Equiv

n/a

The drop-down list box in this field lists all users with an authorization of User currently assigned to the same project. You use this field to assign a set of project features associated with another user. Optional.

WBS Equiv

n/a

The drop-down list box in this field lists all users with an authorization of User currently assigned to the same project. You use this field to assign access to a set of WBS elements associated with another user. Optional.

Auth Lvl

Used to select the authorization level for a user: System Administrator, Project Administrator, or User. Required.

n/a

Name

Used to enter the name of the user. This is a free form field up to 20 characters. Optional.

n/a

Phone

Used to enter the phone number of the user. This is a free form field up to 15 characters. Optional.

n/a

Globals

When checked, this field gives the user access to the applications located on the Globals tab in the Menu Manager window. Optional.

n/a

Report Edit

When checked, the user can edit reports in the Report Viewer. Optional.

n/a

Spread Curves

When checked, the user can create custom spread curves to be applied to baseline estimates and ETCs. Optional.

n/a

Last Changed

n/a

Displays the date the security information for the project was last changed. This is a read-only field.

Changed by

n/a

Displays the name of the user that last changed the security information for a project. This is a read-only field.