Assigning user access to startpads

Use this procedure to manage user access to startpads which have been deployed on the server.

  • You must know the user IDs of the users you will connect to the startpad. There is no find or browse functionality in the Startpad File Administration tool.
  • Depending on your Session Provider in the Grid and the configuration of the Session Provider, you will see the display name of the user in the list. Ensure that the Session Provider is configured correctly against your LDAP for the best user experience. You can also have a Session Provider that connects to multiple LDAPs.
  1. From the Navigator, expand Startpad. Double-click on the Startpad Manager to launch it.

    A list of your startpads appears in the left pane. Select a startpad to display it.

  2. Click the pencil icon to enable edit mode.
  3. Click File > Startpad file administration.

    All deployed startpads are listed in the top section of the tool. The columns display data about when the startpad was last modified, who modified it, and what user access is currently assigned.

    You can filter the list using the Name or Changed by fields. For example, to display a list of all the startpads you have edited, specify your user name in the Changed by field and press Enter.

  4. Select a startpad from the list and select the Role radio button.

    • To assign access to one or more users, type a user ID in the field and click Add User. Repeat to add additional users. Note that you must type the exact user ID.

    • To assign access by role, specify the role name in the Name field and press Enter. Note that this field will return partial matches from the user repository. For example, specify admin to locate a role called ISOadministrator. Select the role and click Add.

    • To remove a user or role, select it in the right column and click Remove.

  5. Click Save. Users must restart their Infor Smart Office client to see the startpad in their navigator.