The purpose of this function is to allow the user to update the details of entries on the USER table.
This form is accessed by selecting entries in the List User screen before pressing the 'UPDATE' button in the navigation bar.
For a complete description of how this type of form works please see Transaction Pattern UPDATE 1.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| User ID | String | Required. Must be unique. As this is the primary key it cannot be changed. |
| User Name | String | Required. The display name for this user. |
| Password | String | Required. This must conform to the formatting requirements identified on the Menu Control Data screen.
This field may be invisible to some users on the update and enquiry screens. |
| Role | String | Required. To be selected from the current list of entries on the ROLE table. |
| Start Date | Date | Required. The user will not be able to logon if this date is in the future. |
| End Date | Date | Optional. The user will not be able to logon if this date is in the past. |
| E-mail Address | String | Optional. The user's e-mail address. |
| IP Address | String | This display-only field is set by the system when the user logs on, to show the IP address of the user's device. |
| Password Change Date | Date+Time | The date and time when the current password was entered. |
| Password Count | Integer | Display only. Shows the number of times the user has passed through the logon screen with the current password. |
| In Use? | Boolean | This is set to TRUE when the user logs on, and FALSE when the user logs off. |
| User Disabled? | Boolean | Default is FALSE. Set to TRUE to disable further access by this user (this has the effect of removing this user's record from the system, but it can be instantly reinstated by resetting this flag). |
| Logon Date | Date+Time | The date and time when this user last passed through the logon screen. |
| Language Code | String. | Optional. Defines the user's preferred language, and will override the language code set in the user's browser. |