TRAX MANUALS > System Administration > System Administration Module > System Administration, Explorer Menu > Security Explorer > Applying Wall Passwords > Employee Wall Password Add Button

The Employee Wall Password Add button is the Classic TRAX method of assigning the Wall Password security to certain users at a time. In this method users must first be selected individually then Wall Security can be assigned to different windows for that user. This button can only be access when in View Options: User View.

Wall Password security is assigned by system administrators to individual employees within single User profiles to track which specific employee is completing transactions and other duties. For example, a user group named 'LINEMX' could be used to combine several mechanics on the floor with one shared login username, but individual Wall passwords can be applied for each Employee record within that user profile.

Note: For a listing of the transactions available for Wall password protection, refer to Wall Protected Transactions via the System Administration Training Manual.

With the employee selected, select the Employee Wall Password Add button.

The system displays the Employee Wall Password System Add window. Enter the Employee record then click the Find button.

An unlimited number of Employees can be configured as Wall users under a User Profile by entering their Employee record, specifying their Wall Password, and configuring their Wall security options.

Note: The newer TRAX method for assigning Wall security is through the Wall By Program function located in the Security Explorer, Other View. There Wall Security can be added by program to specific users or various users at a time.

The following information/options are available in this window:
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User

The selected user or user group.

Auto-Generate Wall Password checkbox

Select this checkbox to have the system automatically generate a Wall Password which will then bypass the basic Wall Password. (When selected the Wall Password field and the Change Password button will not be available.) This functionality is part of the Session and LDAP Wall Password methods.

For example, when the Session log-on option is being utilized, the Windows username and password can also be used for the Wall Password. And although the employee's Windows username and password are being utilized for the Wall Password, a Wall password must still be generated and entered in this window. Therefore, this auto-generated option allows the administrator who is setting up Wall securities to register a Wall password for each employee without having to manually create a Wall Password for each employee. This auto-generated Wall Password is thus linked to the employee's Windows username and password. As such, the auto-generated password is not displayed to the administrator nor to the employee because it is not necessary as it is, in effect, being bypassed.

For more information refer to Logging Into TRAX, Security Explorer, Session Tab, and the Security Explorer, LDAP Tab via the System Administration Manual.

Note: This checkbox must be selected for the Session and LDAP Wall Password Methods to function properly.

Employee

Right-click to choose or manually enter the employee who will have Wall Security access. When an Employee is entered, their Wall Password information is displayed.

Keep in mind that a user group named 'MECH' could be used to combine several mechanics on the floor with one shared login password, but individual Wall passwords can be applied for each Employee record within that user group.

Wall Password

Enter the password that will be required by the Employee when accessing the Walled option. Wall passwords must be assigned to each employee record linked to the User or User Group; the same password cannot be used for multiple employee records. If a password already exists for another employee record, a new Wall Password must be entered by selecting the Change Password button. This field will not be available when the Auto-Generate Wall Password checkbox is selected.

Note: Password requirements are defined by the System Transaction Configuration switches that follow:
SECMPAS: Sec. Password Minimum Number of Characters.
SECMALP: Sec. Password Minimum of Alpha Characters.
SECMNC: Sec. Password Minimum of Numeric Characters.

Change Password button

Select this button to enter a new Wall Password. (This button will not be available when the Auto-Generate Wall Password checkbox is selected.)

Selected checkboxes

In the Selected column, choose the items that will require the wall password by the employee.

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Select the Save button to save all information.

Select the Exit button to close.

When the user attempts to access a window where Wall Security was applied, they must enter their Wall password and select the Continue button to access the window.

Wall Sign-on Methods:

The Wall Password pop-up contains multiple sign-in options. Users will be allowed to choose between three different access Methods: Standard, Session, and LDAP.

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Standard Method

The Standard Method contains the basic Wall Password functionality. Users must enter their Wall Passwords to access a window or save a transaction.

Session Method

The Session Method is similar to the Session Sign-on functionality. Users are to enter their Windows User Name and password. Each user's Domain and User Name are entered into the Session tab of the Security window. This window is accessed by right-clicking over the user's name in the User View and selecting the Update Users option. For more information refer to Logging Into TRAX and Security Explorer, Session Tab via the System Administration Manual.

Note: The Auto Generate Wall Password checkbox must be selected for the LDAP Method to function properly.

LDAP Method

The LDAP refers to the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. It is an Active Directory authentication for UNIX/Linux systems and application. Users can enter their appropriate User name and Password. For more information refer to the Security Explorer, LDAP Tab via the System Administration Manual.

Note: The Auto Generate Wall Password checkbox must be selected for the LDAP Method to function properly.

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Wall Password Error:

Wall passwords must be assigned to each employee record linked to the User or User Group. The same Wall Password cannot be used for multiple employee records. If a password already exists for another employee record, the following warning message will appear.