DataSplice Releases Mobile Integration Suite 3.0
User/Group Settings
After users and groups have been defined, it is possible to configure numerous settings as desired. The first area of configuration is seen by selecting the user or group from the list and selecting User/Group Settings from the Configuration Section drop-down.
| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Password | Displays an asterisk version of the user's password. This item is only available for users, not groups. |
| Must change at login | Checkbox that determines whether or not this user will be forced to provide a different password upon initial login. |
Built-in User/Group Attributes
Scrolling down displays the User/Group Attributes sections. The attributes defined in this section are built into DataSplice by default and are applied to the selected user or group. They are useful for defining default behavior for the selected user or group. The User/Group Attributes section displays the default attributes, while the Custom Attributes section below allows for new attributes to be defined by an administrator for this user or group.
Attributes are name/value pairs that can be set at many different levels; here they are at the user or group level. Once the attribute is set to a value, that value can be used by simply referring to the attribute name.
Explanation of Built-in User/Group Attributes
The following is a brief explanation of the built-in user/group attributes. The format used is as follows:
- User-Friendly Attribute Name as Displayed in the Admin Client (UNDERLYING ATTRIBUTE NAME CALLED BY DATASPLICE) - Textual explanation.
- Allow Error Postponement (DS_ALLOW_POSTPONE_ERRORS) - When enabled, this attribute allows user errors to be postponed and sent to the DataSplice Server to be resolved at a later time. In this manner, errors can be resolved by the user from within the Remote Client or by an administrator from within the Administration Client.
- Auto Commit Changes (DS_AUTO_COMMIT) - When enabled, this attribute immediately submits changes to the DataSplice Server when the record loses focus. When this attribute is in use, the Save Changes button does not have to be clicked.
- Auto-Input Panel Mode (DS_AUTO_INPUT_PANEL) - When enabled, this attribute launches the soft keypad on the mobile device when the view is initially selected.
- Auto Postpone Errors (DS_AUTO_POSTPONE_ERRORS) - In conjunction with the Allow Error Postponement attribute, this attribute automatically postpones any errors from the Remote Client when synching up with the DataSplice Server.
- Date Format (DS_DATE_FORMAT) - This attribute defines how dates are formatted. It uses the same syntax as that in the date formatting section.
- Decimal Precision (DS_DECIMAL_PRECISION) - This attribute specifies the number of decimal places to be displayed given a floating point number. The attribute is given an integer value. An example of this is for a number
1234.6789with a decimal precision of 2 would display as1234.67. - Default Filter Action (DS_DEFAULT_FILTER_ACTION) - This attribute specifies the initial behavior to undertake when a user hits the
ENTERkey when currently selected on a filter. Available options are:- Display Filter - Initially prompts the user for necessary criteria in order to perform the desired query.
- Display Grid - Initially displays a set of data showing multiple records.
- Display Record - Initially displays a single record at a time.
- Navigate Up - Moves the user to the parent of the current view.
- View Selection - Moves the user to the top level view list.
- Default Grid Action (DS_DEFAULT_GRID_ACTION) - This attribute specifies the initial behavior to undertake when a user hits the
ENTERkey when currently selected on a grid. Available options are:- Display Filter - Initially prompts the user for necessary criteria in order to perform the desired query.
- Display Grid - Initially displays a set of data showing multiple records.
- Display Record - Initially displays a single record at a time.
- Navigate Up - Moves the user to the parent of the current view.
- View Selection - Moves the user to the top level view list.
- Default Record Action (DS_DEFAULT_RECORD_ACTION) - This attribute specifies the initial behavior to undertake when a user hits the
Enterkey when currently selected in a single record display. Available options are:- Display Filter - Initially prompts the user for necessary criteria in order to perform the desired query.
- Display Grid - Initially displays a set of data showing multiple records.
- Display Record - Initially displays a single record at a time.
- Navigate Up - Moves the user to the parent of the current view.
- View Selection - Moves the user to the top level view list.
- Offline Behavior (DS_OFFLINE_BEHAVIOR) - This attribute determines the intended offline usage. By default, the handheld is allowed to switch between online and offline mode if available. Available options are:
- Always Offline - This user/group is only permitted to function in the Remote Client in a fully offline mode.
- Never Offline - This user/group is only permitted to function in the Remote Client in a fully online mode.
- Password Timeout (DS_PASSWORD_TIMEOUT) - The amount of idle time, in minutes, before the Remote Client will prompt the user to re-enter their password. When set to
0, the password will never timeout.
Custom User/Group Attributes
Scrolling down further displays the Custom Attributes section. Custom attributes that are created here are available for the specified user or group.
Example: Creating a custom attribute.
To create a custom attribute that defines a user's default storeroom:
- In the Attribute Name column, enter a name to refer to this attribute, e.g.
DEFAULT_STORE. - In the Attribute Value column, enter the actual name of the SMTP email server, e.g.
CENTRAL. - Click the Save Changes button
. - The text
${DEFAULT_STORE}can now be used to refer to theCENTRALstoreroom for this user.
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