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Project Monitor v7.7 Knowledge Center
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Users
Users

Users

Description

Manage platform users.

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User management
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Table of contents
  • User list
  • Creating a user
  • User modification
  • Information tab
  • Roles tab
  • Attachments tab
  • Settings tab
  • Subscriptions tab
  • batch edit users

User list

The list of users is displayed.

Screen listing active platform users
Screen listing active platform users
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Rights required :

  • Consult users in platform administrationConsult users in platform administration or Consulting your user accountConsulting your user account
  • Depending on rights, you can view only the user you are logged in with, or a list of all platform users.
  • As superadministrator, a new Technical column will be displayed, listing all technical users.
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A number of licenses has been defined for the platform: if this number is exceeded, a banner will appear on this screen. It will no longer be possible to create new users. âžĄïž View number of licenses and users License managementLicense management

SortSort

This button is used to sort :

  • in ascending order on first click (down arrow)
  • in descending order on second click (arrow up) A third click on this button removes the sorting.

Sorting is performed on the header of a list in the application: list of views, users, projects, etc.

License management

View the number of platform users by role. Enter a license key. See License managementLicense management

Import users Allows users to be imported as .xslx .xls or .csv files. This function is for user creation only.

See Import Memo - 1.3 UsersImport Memo - 1.3 Users

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Non-exhaustive list of error/information messages

A password is required to create users

Incorrect password confirmation

The login can only contain letters and numbers (including the following characters: '_', '-','.', '@').

This login is already in use

You must log in

First name is required

The name is required

An email address is required

The access start date is required when creating users

If there are errors in the user entries, you can correct them directly in the table and click "Resubmit Import Data."

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If the maximum number of licenses has been reached, this button will not appear.

Modify en masse

Allows you to modify various user information. Users - batch edit usersUsers - batch edit users

Mass deletionMass deletion

Allows you to delete several users at once by selecting them.

Add

Allows you to create a new user: Users - Creating a userUsers - Creating a user

EditEdit

By clicking on a user, you can modify his/her information. Users - Modifying a userUsers - Modifying a user

FilterFilter

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We can have a filter All projects or a filter that works with criteria.

This button makes it easy to find the items you're looking for. You can use an already saved filter (private or public) or specify specific filter criteria.

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Once selected, a filter remains active until deselected by the user. When logged out, if a filter was active at logout, it will still be active the next time the user logs in.
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By default, only active platform users are displayed. To see all users, simply remove the filter. That assetsThat assets on the left of the screen.

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This list of users can be filtered using several criteria:
  • ContainsContains
  • That assetsThat assets
  • rolerole

Click on RegisterRegister to apply the filter and CloseClose to return to the list.

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Non-exhaustive list of error/information messages

The deletion could not be completed because the object in question is being used elsewhere in the application. ( task example task it is assigned to a task .)

You have reached the maximum number of licenses allowed. Please contact VIRAGE Group purchase additional licenses. âžĄïž View the number of licenses and users License managementLicense management

Creating a user

This screen is used to create users in the application.

A user will be created when at least the mandatory fields on this form have been filled in and the information saved.

The user will be able to connect to the application using the login and password defined.

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Only Users - Information tabUsers - Information tab is filled in when a user is created. Other tabs must be filled in when modifying a user.

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This screen cannot be used to create resources, unless the managed resourcemanaged resource is checked.

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Rights required :

  • Consult users in platform administrationConsult users in platform administration or Consulting your user accountConsulting your user account
  • Create users in platform administrationCreate users in platform administration

Here are the fields found in this screen:

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IdentifierIdentifier

Username used for logging in. Accepted characters include alphanumeric characters (both uppercase and lowercase) and special characters ./_@-

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To ensure a user-friendly platform, we recommend using consistent capitalization in this field: pay attention to uppercase and lowercase letters

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First nameFirst name

User's first name (will appear in the app)

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To ensure a user-friendly platform, we recommend using consistent capitalization in this field: pay attention to uppercase and lowercase letters

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NameName

Username (will appear in the app)

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To ensure a user-friendly platform, we recommend using consistent capitalization in this field: pay attention to uppercase and lowercase letters

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Technical userTechnical user
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Rights required :

  • Consult and modify a technical userConsult and modify a technical user

This permission is granted exclusively to the platform's superadministrators. Only superadministrators can see this checkbox on the user profile. Only superadministrators can see users with this checkbox selected in the user list.

The maximum number of technical users for a platform is limited to 2. Technical users are not included in the license count.

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User for processesUser for processes

This field appears if Users - ‣Users - ‣ is checked.

It can be used to run workflows.

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MailMail

Email address associated with this user: useful for subscriptions, notifications, etc.

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New passwordNew password

Login password Connection screenConnection screen

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For security reasons, be sure to use a strong password (special characters, uppercase letters, etc.) and change it frequently.

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Confirm passwordConfirm password

Must be identical to New passwordNew password

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CompanyCompany

User's company

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FunctionFunction

User's job title

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Profile pictureProfile picture

Upload an image file that will become the user's profile picture.

Profile photo editing window

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This pop-up appears when you click on the EditEdit field Profile pictureProfile picture.

We can therefore modify three fields concerning the profile photo:

  • WordingWording
  • statusstatus
  • VersionVersion
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NotifyNotify

Check this box to notify the user by email whenever changes are made to their account.

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managed resourcemanaged resource

Check this box to automatically create a resource associated with the user. The name of the associated resource appears

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LanguageLanguage

Select the language in which the labels will be displayed to the user. If multilingual support is enabled on the platform, two options will be available: English and French. If the platform's default language differs from the user's language, then labels must be provided in both languages for each object type.

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When the user language is changed, the translation takes effect when the page is refreshed, without the need to log out and log back in.

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Calendar formatCalendar format

Select the calendar format:

  • en-US : Week 1 = 4 days of the year + Start of the week: Monday
  • en-US: Week 1 = First week of the year + Week starts on Sunday
  • en-UK: Week 1 = 4 days of the year + Week starting on Sunday
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DescriptionDescription

You can add a description for this user.

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Opening dateOpening date

The start date is automatically set based on the user's creation date, but it can be changed later.

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Closing dateClosing date

The closure date is used to schedule date on which the user account will be closed. The closure date must be later than the account opening date.

If a user account is closed, its username will be displayed in a lighter color in the user list. It will not be displayed if the "Show active users only" filter is enabled.

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Be careful not to set a closure date too hastily, as users will no longer be able to log in after that date unless an administrator changes it.

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Standard telephoneStandard telephone

Each user can enter up to four different phone numbers.

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Office phoneOffice phone

Each user can enter up to four different phone numbers.

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Cell phoneCell phone

Each user can enter up to four different phone numbers.

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Support phoneSupport phone

Each user can enter up to four different phone numbers.

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AddressAddress

There are Address 1 and Address 2. The four fields associated with the address are duplicated.

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Postal codePostal code

There are Address 1 and Address 2. The four fields associated with the address are duplicated.

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CityCity

There are Address 1 and Address 2. The four fields associated with the address are duplicated.

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Region/departmentRegion/department

There are Address 1 and Address 2. The four fields associated with the address are duplicated.

RegisterRegister

Validates your changes. This may redirect you to the previous page on some screens.

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Non-exhaustive list of error/information messages

You have reached the maximum number of licenses allowed. Please contact VIRAGE Group purchase additional licenses. âžĄïž View the number of licenses and users License managementLicense management

User modification

This screen lets you modify information, attachments, roles, settings and subscriptions for a user.

Before reaching this screen, you must have selected a user from the user list.

This screen has five tabs:

  • Information tab
  • Attachments tab
  • Roles tab
  • Settings tab
  • Subscriptions tab

Delete browsing preferences

Deletes navigation preferences for the user being edited. All display choices made by the user (unfold, fold, filters, complete/simple in Gantt) will be erased and a "neutral" navigation will be applied.

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Awarning message appears, asking you to confirm deletion.

Modify LDAP identifier

Opens a pop-up window with the current and new LDAP user IDs for the user being modified.

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Rights required : Modification of a user's LDAP identifierModification of a user's LDAP identifier

Change password

Opens a pop-up window for entering the new password and password confirmation.

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Rights required : Changing a user's passwordChanging a user's password or Changing your user passwordChanging your user password

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Please note that these two entries must be identical.

Change password pop-up window
Change password pop-up window
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Non-exhaustive list of error/information messages

Incorrect password confirmation

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Rights required :

  • Consult users in platform administrationConsult users in platform administration or Consulting your user accountConsulting your user account
  • Modify users in platform administrationModify users in platform administration or Modifying your user accountModifying your user account
  • Delete users in platform administrationDelete users in platform administration for deletion or mass deletion

Apply

This feature is useful for applying your modifications while continuing to change information on the same page. This button is available when you are modifying an element that has already been created.

RegisterRegister

Validates your changes. This may redirect you to the previous page on some screens.

User activity

User activity allows you to view all the actions performed by the user in a pop-up window. This activity history is sorted by date, from the most recentaction to the oldest, for the selected user only.

SeehistorySeehistory

Displays a list of modifications made to this user, by all users. Actions are sorted from most recent to oldest.

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Rights required : Viewing a user'shistoryViewing a user'shistory

DeleteDelete

Deletes a user from the user list. Awarning message appears, asking you to confirm the deletion. After deletion, you return to the user list.

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Right required : Delete users in platform administrationDelete users in platform administration

Information tab

This screen is used to modify information concerning a particular user.

However, it is possible to modify certain information in bulk for several users.

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Rights required :

  • Consult users in platform administrationConsult users in platform administration or Consulting your user accountConsulting your user account
  • Modify users in platform administrationModify users in platform administration or Modifying your user accountModifying your user account

Here are the fields found in this screen:

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IdentifierIdentifier

Username for logging in

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First nameFirst name

User's first name (will appear in the app)

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To ensure a user-friendly platform, we recommend using consistent capitalization in this field: pay attention to uppercase and lowercase letters

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NameName

Username (will appear in the app)

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To ensure a user-friendly platform, we recommend using consistent capitalization in this field: pay attention to uppercase and lowercase letters

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Technical userTechnical user
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Rights required :

  • Consult and modify a technical userConsult and modify a technical user

This permission is granted exclusively to the platform's superadministrators. Only superadministrators can see this checkbox on the user profile. Only superadministrators can see users with this checkbox selected in the user list.

The maximum number of technical users for a platform is limited to 2. Technical users are not included in the license count.

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MailMail

Email address associated with this user: useful for subscriptions, notifications, etc.

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CompanyCompany

User's company

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FunctionFunction

User's job title

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Profile pictureProfile picture

Upload an image file that will become the user's profile picture.

Profile photo editing window

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This pop-up appears when you click on the EditEdit field Profile pictureProfile picture.

We can therefore modify three fields concerning the profile photo:

  • WordingWording
  • statusstatus
  • VersionVersion
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NotifyNotify

Check this box to notify the user by email whenever changes are made to their account.

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managed resourcemanaged resource

Check this box to automatically create a resource associated with the user. The name of the associated resource appears

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LanguageLanguage

Select the language in which the labels will be displayed to the user. If multilingual support is enabled on the platform, two options will be available: English and French. If the platform's default language differs from the user's language, then labels must be provided in both languages for each object type.

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When the user language is changed, the translation takes effect when the page is refreshed, without the need to log out and log back in.

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Calendar formatCalendar format

Select the calendar format:

  • en-US : Week 1 = 4 days of the year + Start of the week: Monday
  • en-US: Week 1 = First week of the year + Week starts on Sunday
  • en-UK: Week 1 = 4 days of the year + Week starting on Sunday
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DescriptionDescription

You can add a description for this user.

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Opening dateOpening date

The start date is automatically set based on the user's creation date, but it can be changed.

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Closing dateClosing date

The closure date allows you to schedule date on which the user account will be closed. The closure date must be later than the account's opening date. If the user has an associated resource, it will also be deactivated.

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Standard telephoneStandard telephone

Each user can enter up to four different phone numbers.

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Office phoneOffice phone

Each user can enter up to four different phone numbers.

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Cell phoneCell phone

Each user can enter up to four different phone numbers.

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Support phoneSupport phone

Each user can enter up to four different phone numbers.

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AddressAddress

There are Address 1 and Address 2. The four fields associated with the address are duplicated.

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Postal codePostal code

There are Address 1 and Address 2. The four fields associated with the address are duplicated.

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CityCity

There are Address 1 and Address 2. The four fields associated with the address are duplicated.

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Region/departmentRegion/department

There are Address 1 and Address 2. The four fields associated with the address are duplicated.

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Non-exhaustive list of error/information messages

The login can only contain letters and numbers (including the following characters: '_', '-','.', '@').

The email must be in the form chaine@serveur.extension

Roles tab

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role (general, project, hierarchical) Set of basic rights. Each application user has one or more roles, such as project manager, team member, administrator...

Role type comparison table

role type
Range
Main application
Award method
Special features
đŸ§© General
The whole application
Global rights (admin, data entry, settings, etc.)
From the user file Users - Roles tabUsers - Roles tab
role often "stronger" than others
📁 Project
One or more specific projects
Team member, project manager
From a project Setup - Team tabSetup - Team tab or from a user Users - Roles tabUsers - Roles tab
Applies only to projects concerned
🏱 Hierarchical
One hierarchical level + levels below
Access conditional on an organizational perimeter
From the user file Users - Roles tabUsers - Roles tab
Gives rights to objects attached to this level
  • Roles are cumulative: a user can have several roles of different types. Rights are cumulative.
  • generalrole priority: if a general role grants more rights than project or hierarchical roles, the latter become indicative.
  • Non-attachable objects are fully visible as soon as a right is granted to them, regardless of the role type.
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The Super Administrator role is a specific role : it has full rights in the Project MonitorProject Monitor. Please note: its role cannot be changed.

This screen is used to assign and modify roles for a particular user.

However, it is possible to make mass changes to roles for several users. Users - batch edit usersUsers - batch edit users

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You must first create and set up the roles in the card of the same name. RolesRoles.

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Rights required :

  • Consult users in platform administrationConsult users in platform administration or Consulting your user accountConsulting your user account
  • Modify users in platform administrationModify users in platform administration or Modifying your user accountModifying your user account
User modification form Roles tab
User modification form Roles tab

Add

Allows you to assign a new role to the user.

EditEdit

Allows you to change one of the roles already assigned.

DeleteDelete

Allows you to remove a user's role assignment.

Attachments tab

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structure link Link between an object and a structure structure value . Possible links come from hierarchies created in the platform. It is possible to add structure level values for the user: the structure link may or may not be mandatory.

You can filter the list of users to display only those who belong to a structure.

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The category Users in at least one structure to bring up this tab. AdministrationAdministration > Field settings > HierarchiesHierarchies > structure selection > Hierarchies - Hierarchy card tabHierarchies - Hierarchy card tab > Hierarchies - Setting attachmentsHierarchies - Setting attachments > Add Users as an attached object

User modification form attachments tab
User modification form attachments tab
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Rights are not adjusted in relation to a structure link. Rights are user-specific.

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Rights required :

  • Consult users in platform administrationConsult users in platform administration or Consulting your user accountConsulting your user account
  • Modify users in platform administrationModify users in platform administration or Modifying your user accountModifying your user account

RegisterRegister

Validates your changes. This may redirect you to the previous page on some screens.

Settings tab

This screen is used to change parameters relating to a specific user.

These parameters are advanced and specific.

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Rights required :

  • Consult users in platform administrationConsult users in platform administration or Consulting your user accountConsulting your user account
  • Modify users in platform administrationModify users in platform administration or Modifying your user accountModifying your user account
User modification form parameters tab
User modification form parameters tab

Here are the fields found in this screen:

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Landing page after loginLanding page after login

If users are allowed to customize their own accounts, they can choose a page other than the dashboard their landing page after logging in. This is the page the user will see upon logging in. These options are the user’s favourites . Examples: activity log, project overview, my tasks


Using the dashboard  How do I set up the landing page after logging in?Using the dashboard How do I set up the landing page after logging in?

Once a page has been selected, you can deselect it. The dashboard then dashboard according to this rule:

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Which dashboard is displayed for my user?

A user can have a dashboard and a dashboard .

  1. If the user has a dashboard , it takes precedence over the others.
  2. If the user does not have a dashboard and has a role with a dashboard , the role dashboard role displayed.
  3. If the user does not have role a dashboard , the platform's dashboard is used.
  4. If the user has multiple roles with different dashboards, the dashboard role first role alphabetical order will be displayed.
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When the user clicks on the logo in the upper-left corner of the screen, they are redirected to their dashboard , not the landing page configured here.

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Default project filterDefault project filter

This is useful for displaying, for example, only the projects currently in progress. ProjectProject The default filter is selected in the list of (public) filters and is indicated by a small check mark.

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Default task filterDefault task filter

This is useful for displaying, for example, only your current tasks. tasktask The default filter is selected in the list of (public) filters and is indicated by a small check mark.

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Default resource filterDefault resource filter

Resource filters are enabled only when you are on a Resource page (Activity Entry, Report that uses resources). ResourceResource The default filter is selected in the list of (public) filters and is indicated by a small check mark.

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Guest userGuest user

This is useful for a user who will not be a named resource. The user will not be “active” on the platform but will be virtual: they will not be assigned a task, participate in an exchange This is useful when you want to grant read-only access to summary sheets or other data.

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Hidden userHidden user

This user will be hidden from the user list on all screens of the platform ( task assignment, lists, etc.). This user is used for technical purposes, such as certain web services.

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This user should not be used as the standard user: the associated resource is unlinked when this box is checked.

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Local authentication possibleLocal authentication possible

This user will be able to log in locally

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License typeLicense type

This field cannot be edited directly.

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When determining a user's license type, the system takes into account all assigned roles (general, hierarchical, project, action) and their associated permissions. If no role assigned to the user, then the type of permissions with the highest priority (Admin > CP > Viewer...) determines the user's license.

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Project filterProject filter

This filter is applied to calendar URLs. It allows you to select filter criteria for existing projects on the platform

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Resource filterResource filter

This filter is applied to calendar URLs. It allows you to select filter criteria for existing resources on the platform

Generate URLS

Automatically displays a task calendar url, a milestone calendar url, a phase calendar url and a final URL for an Activity Entry calendar. You can open this link and add one or more of these calendars to a mailbox/calendar manager. The URL is not the same each time the button is clicked. You can choose a project filter and a resource filter for this calendar synchronization.

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When applying a project and/or resource filter, copy the link and paste it into Outlook WITHOUT saving. In fact, when you select a project or resource filter and save, the filter disappears and is not saved. You therefore need to apply the filter, copy the URL link and then go to Outlook, click on Add a calendar then From the Internet then paste the link.

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Please note that only public project and resource filters can be selected. ProjectProject ResourceResource

At the bottom of the Settings tab, here are the URLS created for 4 different calendars.
At the bottom of the Settings tab, here are the URLS created for 4 different calendars.

RegisterRegister

Validates your changes. This may redirect you to the previous page on some screens.

Subscriptions tab

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subscription

Subscriptions are associated with a user and send information by e-mail at specific times, according to defined criteria (such as project filters). For example, the list of activity entries is sent each month.

You can also choose the frequency of e-mail alerts from 9 options, and activate or deactivate a subscription at any time.

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Read more : Subscription listSubscription list

This screen allows you to modify the platform subscriptions that concern a particular user.

By default, e-mail notification is received at 5:30 am.

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To add a subscription to a user account, the role the connected account must be able to assign the role of the user to whom thesubscription is to be added. No access field Roles it can affectRoles it can affect

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It is not possible to modify mass subscriptions for several users defined in the user list, but it is possible to set subscriptions for a particular role and therefore for several users.

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Rights required :

  • Consult users in platform administrationConsult users in platform administration or Consulting your user accountConsulting your user account
  • Modify users in platform administrationModify users in platform administration or Modifying your user accountModifying your user account
  • Access to subscription settingsAccess to subscription settings

RegisterRegister

Validates your changes. This may redirect you to the previous page on some screens.

Activate

Activates a subscription after deactivating it.

Disable

Allows you to deactivate a subscription without deleting it.

Run now

Allows you to launch thesubscription mail now, even if it's not the designated frequency.

DeleteDelete

Allows you to delete a subscription. A pop-up window appears to confirm deletion.

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List of error/information messages

Your subscription been started as task âžĄïž When a subscription running. You can track the order status in Background commandsBackground commands

batch edit users

By selecting several users in the user list, you can modify certain fields to save time.

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Rights required :

  • Consult users in platform administrationConsult users in platform administration
  • Modify users in platform administrationModify users in platform administration
User batch edit screen
User batch edit screen

Here are the fields found in this screen:

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Opening dateOpening date

Change the user account creation date

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Closing dateClosing date

Change the scheduled closure date of the user account (use sparingly)

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LanguageLanguage

Select the language in which labels will be displayed to users: French, English


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Calendar formatCalendar format

Select the calendar format:

  • en-US : Week 1 = 4 days of the year + Start of the week: Monday
  • en-US: Week 1 = First week of the year + Week starts on Sunday
  • en-UK: Week 1 = 4 days of the year + Week starting on Sunday
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CompanyCompany

Change the company name for multiple users

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managed resourcemanaged resource

Check this box to automatically create a resource associated with the user.

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general rolegeneral role

Define general roles for users Choose from:

  • No change
  • Add roles to the selected resources
  • Replace the roles of the selected resources
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AttachmentsAttachments

Change your users' organizational assignments

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AssignmentsAssignments

Define hierarchical roles to assign to users (from those created in the platform) Choose from:

  • No change
  • Add role assignments to the selected items
  • Replace role assignments for the selected items

RegisterRegister

Validates your changes. This may redirect you to the previous page on some screens.