Updating a User Definition

An administrator or user can update a User definition using the Properties sheet of that user.

An administrator can update a user definition to change how that user accesses the repository and define how certain repository functions are implemented for the user. An administrator can also run the createDBUsers.py script to update one or more user definitions. See Creating or Modifying a User Definition Using a Script. Individual users can also update some properties in their own user definition, but may not be authorized to change all properties.
  1. Open the Properties definition for the user.
    Performed by Action
    administrator In the Navigation view, expand All Users, then right-click the user to be updated and select Show Properties.
    User Click the User icon () at the top right of the Workbench, and select Show Properties.
    The User Properties dialog appears.
  2. Modify properties for the user as appropriate.
    See Modifying User Properties for details about the various property fields.
  3. To disable the user account, select the Account Disabled check box.
    Note: If the user is updating their own properties, the Account Disabled check box is disabled. A user, even an administrator, cannot disable their own account.
  4. Modify the group memberships for the user as appropriate by adding or removing groups from the Present list.
    Note: Unless a user is an administrator, they cannot modify their own group memberships.
  5. Click OK.
The updated user definition is stored in the repository. Changes you have made to group membership lists now affect any access controls implemented for this user.
Parent topic: About Users, Groups, and Roles