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User Group

The "UserGroup" object merges users in order to directly assign them identical authorizations and privileges.

Object class: System object
Object type (short name): USRG

Description

As many user groups as desired can be created as objects in an AE system's client. In the Rights tab for user groups, characteristic authorizations can be defined for a specific number of users. When these users are then added to this user group, they assume all of these pre-defined authorizations. The assignment of users to one or several user groups simplifies administrative work, since all authorizations can be maintained in one area.

UserGroup objects make up an integral part of the Automation Engine's authorization system. Settings for user assignments, folder assignments, access rights, privileges and logging on to AE are all established in this object. The settings established for a user group influence the functional range of working with AE for all users belonging to that user group.

UserGroup objects are created and maintained in the UserInterface's Explorer. A maximum of 200 characters is allowed for UserGroup object names.