How do I create a new user type in teststand

[ADL]

Hi,
I am able to copy a user type, i.e. operator, technician, developer, administrator, but I cannot paste it and then modify the data types. I am trying to create a test developer, someone that can modify the sequence structure, but cannot access LabVIEW code, so they will not see the Edit menu, or any of the advanced features of Teststand.

[silvius]

Hi,

There is no need to copy the User type from the User Manager Standard Data Types.
Also this is not allowed by the Sequence Editor (I am referring to TestStand V2.0.1).
But here is how it should be done:
-Login in TestStand with Administrator rights.
-In the User Manager, select the 'Users' view and go to the 'Profiles' tab.
-In this 'Profiles' view, you can copy and paste one of the existing profiles (operator, technician, developer, administrator), rename it (e.g. to test developer), then modify the rights upon your needs.
-The last step is to switch back to the 'User List' tab and insert the needed users by selecting for them your newly created profile (test developer profile for instance).

Thus, the main ideea is not to create a new user type, but to c
reate a new user profile. However new fields in the predefined user type can be added, although this most of the time not necessary.

Hope this helps,
Silvius

[ADL]

Hi Silvius,

Yes that did help, I was trying to do exactley as you said,except I wasn't logged in as an Administrator.


Do you know which option disables/enables the right click "Edit Code". This is really the option I am trying to take away from certain users.

Many Thanks,

Andy

[RayFarmer]

Hi Andy,

You need to set
Privileges.GrantAll = False
Privileges.Develop.GrantAll = False
Privileges.Develop.EditSequenceFile = False


Hope this helps
Ray Farmer

[silvius]

Hi Ray,

Setting these privileges will disable indeed the the <> but will also disable that <>.

Regards,
Silvius

[silvius]

Hi Andy,

Unfortunately there is no privilege combination that will allow the users to change the structure of the sequence file but will disable the right click "Edit Code".
The only way to disable/enable this option is from the step type itself. This will disable the option for all users however.

Hope this helps,
Silvius