Planning user accounts and privileges The role of user accounts You must have a user account to log in to VWorks software. Your user account is associated with a user role that determines the privileges you have to perform particular functions. Users are added and assigned privileges by an Administrator. The effect of privileges Privileges have the following effects: • If you do not have the privilege to perform a function associated with a particular menu command, the text of the command is gray. • If you do not have the privilege to perform the functions accessed from a particular tabbed page, the tab is not visible to you. • In some cases, if you do not have the privilege to perform an operation, when you attempt the operation you get an error message telling you that your privileges are insufficient. User roles and privileges User roles enforce the following privileges: User role Has privileges to... Guest • Log in and log out. • Access the Knowledge Base through the Help menu. • Use context-sensitive help. Operator • Perform guest functions (see above). • Operate devices in real-time using diagnostics software. • Run protocols. Technician • Perform operator functions (see above). • Create and save protocols. • Manage devices through the device manager. • Perform all of the functions listed in the Tools menu (except managing users). Administrator • Perform technician functions (see above). • Manage user accounts. • Run a protocol that contains compiler errors. Related information For information about... See... Managing user accounts Managing user accounts Setting up email notification VWorks Automation Control User Guide
