1.3. Functions related to USER

This document describes the functions you can use to display and manipulate the Users in openPLM.

1.3.1. OVERVIEW

The Users are standard Django objects. With OpenPLM you can modify some attributes, change your password and delegate your rights.

In OpenPLM, the type is User.

In User class, you have several instances with a username.

Each Users have a unique username.

Hint

Example : User / pdurand / -

We can create links between a User and Parts or Documents. These Links define different rights Users have on each Part and each Document.

We can create delegation links between the Users in order to allow rights transfer.

1.3.2. ATTRIBUTES

Displays the ID card of the user.

You find standard attributes like first name, last name, e-mail adress, date of creation, ... You find customized attributes depending of the company OpenPLM is implemented for.

If you have necessary rights, you can Edit the attributes and modify them.

If you have necessary rights, you can change the Password.

Note

You can proceed some research based on each attribute.

1.3.3. HISTORY

Displays the history of the user.

It ensures the full tracability of the user.

A RSS feed icon is shown when you are on this tab. By clicking it you can subscribe to the feed related to the user.

1.3.4. PARTS-DOC-CAD

Displays related Parts and Documents of the current user.

1.3.5. DELEGATION

Display Users delegated by the current user and their assigned roles.

If you have necessary rights, you can :

• Add some delegated Users for each role.
• Stop delegation.

1.3.5.1. Add a user (sponsor)

Go to your user page :

• clicking on the STUDY button from home page,
• clicking on your name .

From the DELEGATION tab click on Sponsor button. You should see a page allowing you to sponsor a new user. Fill the form, add the user to a group (a default group has already been created), and make sure the email address is correct. Then Validate

The new user has been created and he should have received an email with his connexion informations.

1.3.6. GROUPS

Displays related Groups of the user.