Defining user categories
A user category is a value that you define for your application and that you assign to users. If you define any user category values, you must assign one of these values to each user that you register. Your application can use this value for any purpose that it finds useful. Because all users are assigned one of the defined values, your application can respond to all users assigned the same value in the same way. For example, the application might respond in one way for expert users and another way for novice users. You can also have Progress Dynamics restrict all access to users based on their user category.
User categories are stored in the gsm_user_category table (entity mnemonic GSMUC) and keyed from the gsm_user table by user_category_obj.
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To define or review user categories: |
- In the Security Control window, expand the Security control node, then expand the Security maintenance node.
- Select the User categories node. The User Category Control window appears in the right frame, as shown:
- You can select and modify an existing user category or choose Add record
from the toolbar to create a new one. - Choose the Save record button to save your changes.
