Logon

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Overview

• The Logon screen synonymous with the Microsoft Access Form object or graphical user interface (GUI) is presented when the Security System has been enabled and the program is launched. A valid User ID and Password combination must be provided in order to access the program.

• This screen is also displayed when the Log Off button on the Main Menu is clicked, allowing another user to log into the program on a given workstation without closing and re-opening the entire application.

• The Logon screen is also used to change a user's password or full name. It is not possible for a user to change their User ID – only a security administrator can change a User ID.

Description of the Screen

User ID Field

• enter the User ID assigned by the security administrator in this field

Password Field

• enter the Password assigned by the security administrator, or the user's current password into this field

Store = Field

• displays the name of the currently open Store Data File the MS Access or SQL database that contains the users order information and program preferences. It does not contain Reports, which are housed in the Monsoon OMS program file (MS Access database).

Change Name/Password Check Box

• select to "left-click" the mouse on an object, usually a row in a table, in the context of Monsoon OMS documentation this box to have the program prompt the user for a new full name or password value

Log Off Button

• logs the current user off of the program and clears the Logon screen for the new user to enter their User ID and Password combination

OK Button

• signals the program to proceed with the login request or change name and password dialog

Cancel Button

• closes the screen or dialog boxes without making changes

Using the Logon Screen

To Log-In to the Program

1. Launch the program or click the Log Off button on the Main Menu.

2. Enter the User ID and Password provided by the security administrator in the appropriate fields.

3. Click OK.

To Change the Name or Password Associated with a User ID

1. Launch the program or click the Log Off button on the Main Menu.

2. Enter the User ID and current Password in the appropriate fields.

3. Check the box labeled Change Name/Password.

4. The program opens a dialog box where the full name of the user can be over-typed or left the same. It is not possible for a user to change their User ID, only a security administrator can make that kind of change.

5. Click OK.

6. The program presents a dialog box displaying the current password. Over-type the value with the new password.

7. Click OK.

Additional Information

Created: 2/24/12

Published: 04/13/16