Assigning module roles

The BPMAdmin user can use the Security Roles widget to assign members to all module roles (Owner, Writer, or Reader). In addition, the owner of a timetable can assign members to the Owner, Writer, and Reader roles for that timetable.

About this task

The BPMRoleManager or timetable owner can assign either individual members to a role or can assign all members to a role. For example, as the owner of a timetable, you might want to allow all users to view the timetable.

To assign members to a module role, complete the following steps:

Procedure

  1. Log in as the BPMAdmin user and open the Security Roles widget.
  2. From the Module list, select a timetable.
  3. Click the name of a role (for example, the Writer role for the timetable).
  4. On the right side of the page, click Add.
  5. Perform one of the following sets of actions.
    Option Description
    To assign specific users or groups
    1. Type a name (or part of a name) in the Users or groups to search for field.
    2. To restrict the number of users or groups returned based on the search criteria, change the value in the Maximum result field. Set this value to 0 to return the entire result set.
    3. Click Search.
    4. From the list that is displayed, select one or more users or groups and click OK.
    5. When you have assigned all members, click Save.
    To assign all members
    1. Select All authenticated.
    2. Click Save.

    Note that the role assignments are not saved to the database until you click Save. If you want to undo the changes, click Reset.

Parent topic: Security Roles