Specific Desktop Customizing

EntraPass enables operators with appropriate permission to customize their desktop. Moreover, operators with full access permissions can permit operators with read-only permission to customize their desktop. They can also customize a specific desktop and transfer this customized desktop to other operators using the Assign desktop feature. The following sections explain how to customize a desktop:

•   Customizing a desktop by a full access operator

•   Customizing a desktop for a read-only operator

•   Transferring a customized desktop

Customizing a Desktop for a “Full Access” Operator

Operators with full access permission have the ability to customize their desktops. To grant full access to an operator (System > Security Level):

1 - Select the desktop you want to customize, right-click and select Properties  in the menu to open the Desktop properties dialog.

2 - From the Desktop name field, assign a meaningful name to the desktop you are configuring.

3 - Select the window type:

•   Floating window : A floating window can be re-sized and positioned anywhere in the work area screen. For example, you can choose to send it to the back or to bring it to the front. If a floating window was sent to the back, you may bring it to the front by right-clicking the desktop button, then selecting the Bring to front menu item.

•   Desktop window : A desktop window is trapped within the work area. It is not possible to send the window in the background. It always remains within the main work area.

4 - To save your changes:

•   Click OK : If selected, you just save your the changes, the window is not displayed.

•   Click OK & GO : If selected, this function saves your changes and displays the window you have just configured.

NOTE:  When opening a desktop window for the first time, you may need to re-size it in order to view the information correctly. To do so, point to the frame border you want to change; when the pointer turns into a double-headed arrow, drag the border to exact size. You may then position the window in the work area to the desired position.

Customizing a Desktop for a “Read-Only” Operator

The security manager or an operator with the appropriate security level can give permission to operators who do not have the appropriate permission to customize their desktop during a session.

1 - Log in, using the user name and password of the operator with ‘full access’ security level.

2 - Select the desktop you want to customize, right-click and select Properties  in the menu to open the Desktop properties dialog.

NOTE: A Permit button appears when the operator who is logged on has ‘read-only’ access permission. The permission acquired during this session will be valid until the operator logs out. Click the Permit button. The operator login window appears. Enter your user name and password, and click, OK. The temporary permission will be granted.

Transferring a Customized Desktop

Another possibility available to the Security Manager (or to the operator with the appropriate security level) is to customize a desktop, and then to assign the settings to other operators who may not have the appropriate security level to modify their desktop settings.

1 - Right-click the desktop you want to assign the settings.

2 - Select the Assign (desktop)  option from the shortcut menu.

3 - From the displayed window, select the operators to whom you wish to assign the desktop properties (you must check the appropriate checkbox). You may select operators one by one, or you may use the Select all  button.

Desktops Colors

Event colors can now be displayed in a separate column. Text and message background colors can also be selected.

1 - From any message desktop, right-click on a message and select Properties .

2 - Click on the drop down list and choose a color for the background.

3 - Select Display event color in separate column if needed.

4 - Click on the second drop down and choose a colour for the message text.