Users

This section covers the following topics:

• What are Users?

• Default User *******

• User Profile

• Listing Users

• User IDs

• Adding Users

• Modifying Single Users

• Modifying Multiple Users

• Copying Users

• Deleting Users

• Importing Users

What are Users?

Each Super Natural user has a user ID and a user profile. User profiles consist of settings for options, files, profile and layout. These settings influence the appearance of screens, and many technical details concerning the environment, output and processing of transactions.

You can adapt the settings for each user of Super Natural to suit his or her individual requirements. You can either use the settings in the default user profile ******* or change each setting individually. You can also change all users at once.

You can perform the following commands on the object user:

Default User *******

Software AG supplies a default user profile with the user ID ******* with Super Natural (known as global options in previous versions). When you define a user, the default user profile of user ******* is copied to the user ID you have specified.

You cannot delete the default user.

Modifying the Default User

You can modify the default user ******* supplied by Software AG to suit the needs at your site.

When you add or import the next user, any modifications you have made to the options and file list of the default user are copied to the user ID you have specified. The standard profile and layout settings provided by Software AG are always copied to new users created with the Add or Import functions.

When you create a new user by copying the default user, any modifications you have made to the default user's profile and layout are copied to the user ID you have specified in addition to the modified options and file list.

User Profile

The Super Natural user profile settings are organized into four groups of equal status as shown in the following diagram:

Listing Users

To obtain a list of users currently defined to Super Natural

• Issue the USER command.

  Or:
  Select the object User from the Administration Menu.

  The User List screen appears:

  13:57 ***** Super Natural ***** 1999-05-21 - User List - SNMUL More: + Cmd User ID Files Maintenance *______ __ ******* 1 N __ A 1 N __ AA 1 N __ AA1 17 N __ AA2 17 N __ AA3 17 Y __ AA4 18 N __ AA5 17 N __ AA6 17 N __ AA7 17 N __ AA8 16 N __ AA9 15 N __ AA91 16 N Add _______ Cmd(s): Add, Modify, Copy, Delete Select one command from list Command ===> Enter-PF1---PF2---PF3---PF4---PF5---PF6---PF7---PF8---PF9---PF10--PF11--PF12--- Help Exit Flip + Canc

  The User List screen shows the following:

  • List of the users defined to Super Natural.

  • The number of files each user can access.

  • Whether each user is authorized as an administrator.

User IDs

Before you can add a user, you must decide which user ID to give him. The user IDs you can allocate depend on whether you are running Super Natural under Natural Security or not.

Super Natural with Natural Security

To use Super Natural with Natural Security

• Use the user's Natural Security logon ID.

  You cannot override this.

Super Natural without Natural Security

To run Super Natural without Natural Security

• Use the user's TP monitor user ID.

  Or:
  Use another ID of up to 7 non-blank characters.

  In this case, a screen appears which asks you to enter an ID valid only for Super Natural. User IDs created like this are not password-protected. Each time the user accesses Super Natural, a logon screen appears where he must enter his Super Natural user ID.

Adding Users

To add a user

• Issue the ADD USER user-ID command.

  Where user-ID is the ID of the new user.

  The default user ******* is copied to the user ID you specified and the Modify User >Options screen appears. You can now modify the default user settings for the user you have created. For further information, see Modifying Single Users.

Modifying Single Users

To modify a user

• Issue the MODIFY USER name command.

  The Modify User >Options screen appears:

  17:23 ***** Super Natural ***** 2000-06-16 POR - Modify User POR >Options - SRMUMO _ Maintenance Authorization / Language / Prefixes _ Sizes / Numbers / User Files _ Database Access _ Database Access and JCL _ Data Maintenance Transaction Type / Data Selection _ Report Type / Report Level _ Report Destination / Run Mode / Batch Job Entry _ Service Generation Options _ Display Options >Files >Profile >Layout Mark function(s) or select by cursor Command ===> Enter-PF1---PF2---PF3---PF4---PF5---PF6---PF7---PF8---PF9---PF10--PF11--PF12--- Help Exit Flip Canc 4A¦ 22,015

  You can either modify the user options or select one of the following setting groups using > Navigation:

  • File

  • Profile

  • Layout

To modify a user default setting

1. Overtype it.

2. Press Enter.

Options

When you choose >Options, the Modify User >Options screen appears.

To modify user options

1. Mark the group(s) of options you want to modify.

2. Press Enter.

3. Overtype existing entries as required.

4. Press Enter.

You can modify the following user options:

Maintenance Authorization / Language / Prefixes

Sizes / Numbers / User Files

Database Access

Option	Description
Multi-File Transaction Allowed	"Y" indicates that multiple-file transactions are allowed. "N" indicates that multiple-file transactions are not allowed. Default value = N.
Physical Read Allowed	"Y" indicates that a physical read of an entire file is allowed if required by the transaction's selection criteria in Online Run mode. "N" indicates that a physical read of an entire file is not allowed. There are separate settings for Online and Batch Run mode. Default value = Y. This option must be set to "N" for DL/ I files.
Non-Descriptor Criteria Allowed	"Y" indicates that a transaction may use selection criteria that contain non-descriptors, i.e., fields that have not been defined as key fields. "N" indicates that the transaction may only use selection criteria comprised of key fields. There are separate settings for Online and Batch Run mode. Default value = Y.
Maximum Number of Criteria	The maximum number of criteria permitted within a transaction. There are separate settings for online and batch run mode. Default value = 99.
Display Values For Key Fields Allowed	"Y" indicates that the user can use the Values for Key Fields functions which is available from the Information column of the Worksheet. "N" indicates that the user may not use the Values for Key Fields function. Default value = N.
Processing Sequence*	Used to control the order in which the following are processed: File look-up (F), Calculations (C), Logical conditions (L), inter-field Arithmetic (A), external Sort (S) and Updating records (U) during transaction processing. Default sequence = FCLASU.
Flatten Repeating Fields*	Specifies when the individual occurrences of multiple-valuefields or fields contained in a periodic group should be presented as individual records when changing data for a report or updating data." B" indicates flattening before processing: When you run a data maintenance or data change transaction using this option, Super Natural displays a flattened version of the selected data for editing. The occurrences of periodic groups are presented one at a time as individual records which you can update or change. Once you have updated or changed a record, you are shown how it will be output (still in flattened form) before moving on to the next record. "A" indicates flattening after processing (only available for data change): when you run a data maintenance or data change transaction using this option, Super Natural displays a continuous list of the selected data for editing. All occurrences are numbered. Once you have updated or changed a record, you are shown how it will be output before moving on to the next record The data is flattened and each occurrence is displayed as a separate record. "blank" indicates that no flattening is to be performed: when you run a data maintenance or data change transaction using this option, Super Natural displays a continuous list of the selected data for editing as for flattening after processing. Once you have updated or changed a record, you are shown how it will be output before moving on to the next record. The data is not flattened. Default value = blank.
System Functions per Outer Loop*	Defines the evaluation of system functions used for control break processing when two files have been linked for the transaction. "Y" indicates that system functions are to be evaluated for all records found in the primary file (outer loop). "N" indicates that system functions are to be evaluated for all records found in the secondary file (inner loop). Default value = N. The above is only relevant if two files are linked via the File Selection screen. If more than two files are linked via the Lookup function (1:n), system functions are processed per outer loop.
Adabas Sorting Allowed	"Y" indicates that the Adabas internal sort feature may be used for a transaction that contains sort criteria comprised of one to three key fields. "N" indicates that the Adabas internal sort feature may not be used. Default value = Y. There are separate settings for online and batch run mode. This option must be set to "N "for DL/ I files.
Buffer/External Sorting Allowed	"Y" indicates that a buffer or external sort feature may be used. "N" indicates that a buffer or external sort feature may not be used. Default value = Y. This option allows separate settings for online and batch run mode.

Database Access and JCL

Transaction Mode Settings

The following groups of settings concern the user's transaction modes for data maintenance and for reporting:

• Data Maintenance Transaction Type / Data Selection

• Data Change / Report Type / Report Level

• Report Destination / Run Mode / Batch Job Entry

To authorize the user to use a mode

• Enter "Y" next to the entry.

To prevent the user from using a transaction type

• Enter" N" next to the transaction type entry.

To define the user's default for each group of transaction modes

• Enter the corresponding character in the Default field.

Data Maintenance Transaction Type / Data Selection

Data Maintenance Transaction Type:

Data Selection:

Data Change/Report Type/Report Level

Report Data Change Mode

Report Type

Report Level

Logging

Report Destination / Run Mode / Batch Job entry

Report/Logging Destination

Run Mode

Batch Job Entry

Service Generation Options

Display Options

Files

When you choose >Files, the Modify User >Files screen appears:

 13:59                      ***** Super Natural *****                 1999-05-21
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             Cmd  File Name                         Access  Password            
                  *_______________________________                              
              __  SAG-TOURS-E-CH-PRICES               R                         
              __  SAG-TOURS-E-COMPANY                 R                         
              __  SAG-TOURS-E-CONTRACT                D                         
              __  SAG-TOURS-E-CRUISE                  R                         
              __  SAG-TOURS-E-PERSON                  R                         
              __  SAG-TOURS-E-YACHT                   R                         
              __  SUE-SUPER                           D                         
              __  SUE1                                D        <                
              __  SUPER                               R                         
              __  UF-SBE-NEW                          F        <                
              __  UF-SBE-SAMPLE4                      F                         
             Add  ________________________________  Add Multiple: _             
                                                                                
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The Modify User Files screen displays the following:

• Files which the user can access

• Code for the data access level the user has for each file

• Whether the user has an Adabas password for password protected files.

You use the Modify User >Files screen to link a user to (give him/her authorization to use) a file or to modify or delete existing links.

Adding / Linking Single Files to a User

To add (link) a single file to a user

1. Issue the ADD file-name command.

   where file-name is the name of a file defined to Super Natural.
   To obtain a selection list of files defined to Super Natural, use the Add Multiple File function.

   The Add/Modify Link to File window appears:

   

2. Determine the user's access level to the file by typing one of the following codes in the Access field:

   File Access Code	Description
   R	Read only
   U	Update (includes read). The user can update existing records in this file. Not available under Natural Security.
   A	Add (includes update). The user can add new records to this file. Not available under Natural Security.
   D	Delete (includes add). The user can delete records in this file.
   F	If an F is entered in the Access field, the file is a user file created by the user you are modifying. All data maintenance functions are available (read, add, update and delete). For further information on user files, see User Files.

3. Enter a password in the Password field (optional).

   Users who do not have the same password cannot access transactions in public or common libraries created by this user using this file.

   For further information on passwords, see User Profile, Option and Adabas Password Hierarchies in Technical Information.

4. Press Enter.

   The user is now authorized to use the file at the access level specified.

Adding / Linking Multiple Files to a User

To link multiple files to a user

1. Mark the Add Multiple Files field on the Modify User >File screen.

   The Add Multiple Files window appears:

   

2. Mark each file you want to the user to be able to use.

3. Type in a file access code for each file.

   For further information on file access codes, see Adding / Linking Single Files to a User in Users.

4. Type in a password for each file (optional).

5. Press Enter.

   The user is now authorized to use the files at the access levels specified.

Modifying Links to Files

You can modify the access code and Adabas password for files the user is already authorized to use.

To modify entries in the file list

1. Issue the MODIFY file-name command.

   The Add/Modify Link to File window appears.

2. Modify the file access code (optional).

   If the Password Set field is marked, a password is already defined for the file. You can either change or delete the password.

3. Type a new password in the Password field to change the current password (optional).

   Or:
   Type blanks in the Password field to delete the current password (optional) and press Enter.

   The user is now authorized to use the file at the access level specified.

Deleting Links to Files

You can delete the link from a user to a file, the access code and Adabas password for files the user is already authorized to use.

To delete a file from the file list

1. Issue the DELETE file-name command.

2. Confirm the deletion in the window which appears.

   The user is no longer authorized to the file named.

Profile

When you choose >Profile the Modify User >Profile screen appears:

 14:02                      ***** Super Natural *****                 1999-05-21
                          - Modify User SBE >Profile -                    SRMUMP
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
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              _  Screen Defaults                                                
                                                                                
              _  Date/Time Formats                                              
                                                                                
              _  PF-Key Settings                                                
                                                                                
              _  Checklist                                                      
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
                                                                                
 >Options  >Files    >Layout                                                    
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The User >Profile screen is a reduced version of the Modify Profile screen in the Super Natural Processor.

Screen Colors *

Determines the user's default screen colors. On the left-hand side of the Screen Colors window there is a list of the field types and screen areas which can be colored individually with their current color code settings. The right-hand side shows a list of the colors available with their color codes.

If you mark the Mark for Default field and press Enter, you return to the default settings supplied by Software AG.

Screen Defaults *

Message Line Position

Determines the message line position. There are three choices:

• ISA (above the command line)

• TOP (at top of the screen)

• BOT (at bottom of the screen)

Header Line Variables

Determines the position of the date, time, program name, object and day within the Super Natural header.

Hello Screen

The Hello screen is the screen which welcomes you to Super Natural. You can choose to switch this screen off.

Default Entry Menu

Determines which of the following screens appears after the Hello screen when the user enters Super Natural:

• Main Menu

• Transaction List screen

• Prototype Program List screen

• Model List screen

• Spreadsheet List screen

• Application List screen

• User File List screen.

Time and Date Formats *

Time Format

Determines how the date and time are displayed. You can choose to display the time either in 24 hour format e.g. 17.30 or in am/pm format e.g. 5.30 pm.

Time Delimiter

Determines the time delimiter (the character which comes between the hours and the minutes when a time is written). You can choose which character you want to use as the time delimiter.

Date Format

Determines how the date is displayed. You can choose to display the date in any format you wish. The following are some examples of dates in different formats and with different delimiters:

PF Key Settings *

Determines the PF key display format. You can choose between ISA format, SAA format and action bar format.

Checklist *

Determines whether the user is to use the Automatic Checklist function by default and at which level.

Layout

When you choose >Layout, the Profile Menu appears. You are now using the Modify User Profile user-id part of the product Natural Report Manager.

To specify the Layout

1. Mark Layout Options.

2. Press Enter.

   The Layout Options: Screen Handling screen appears as in the following example:

   14:03 *** Natural REPORT MANAGER *** 1999-05-21 Layout - Modify User Profile SBE - NRMPROA More: + Layout Options: Screen Handling Layout overview as default .................... X Layout element literals on right side ......... X Layout Element Sorting (Choose one) No sorting decided .......................... _ Manual sorting via command .................. _ Automatic sorting after every modification .. X Layout Editor Screen State (Choose one) Full screen without PF-Keys ................. _ Full screen with PF-Keys ................. X You are on the first page. Command ===> Enter-PF1---PF2---PF3---PF4---PF5---PF6---PF7---PF8---PF9---PF10--PF11--PF12--- Help Exit Flip + Tech Canc

   You can modify the following options:

   Option	Description
   Layout overview as default	If you mark this field, the Layout Overview screen is the first screen the user will see when he invokes Natural Report Manager. If you leave this field blank, the Layout Editor (split screen) appears with all elements in the edit area.
   Layout element literals on right side	If you mark this field, layout element literals (the Type column) appear on the right-hand side of the Layout Editor edit area. If you leave this field blank, layout element literals (the Type column) appear on the left-hand side of the Layout Editor edit area.

Layout Element Sorting

To specify the Layout Element Sorting

• Mark one of the following options:

  Option	Description
  No sorting decided	Layout elements are shown in the Layout Editor in the order they were defined. The elements appear in logical order when the report is run.
  Manual sorting via command	The user can issue the SORT command to sort layout elements into logical order in the Layout Editor.
  Automatic sorting after every modification	Layout elements are sorted into logical order in the Layout Editor when the user presses Enter. Default value: Automatic sorting.

Layout Editor Screen State

To specify the Layout Editor Screen State

• Mark one of the following options:

  Option	Description
  Full screen without PF keys	When the user invokes the Layout Editor full screen, the PF key line is replaced by two extra editor lines.
  Full screen with PF keys	When the user invokes the Layout Editor full screen, the PF key line is displayed. Default value: Full screen with PF keys.

Delimiter

When you page forwards, the following screen appears:

 14:03                   *** Natural REPORT MANAGER ***               1999-05-21
 Layout                   - Modify User Profile SBE -                    NRMPROC
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 Layout Options: Delimiter                                                      
                                                                                
            Class      Attribut   Color     Delimiter                           
            Text____   Default_   ________  Blank                               
            Text____   Intens._   ________   _                                  
            Output__   Default_   ________   (                                  
            Output__   Intens._   ________   )                                  
            ________   ________   ________                                      
            ________   ________   ________                                      
            ________   ________   ________                                      
            ________   ________   ________                                      
            ________   ________   ________                                      
            ________   ________   ________                                      
            ________   ________   ________                                      
            ________   ________   ________                                      
                                                                                
                                                                                
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You can create delimiters for the user to use in the Layout Editor using the following columns.

Modifying Multiple Users

The Modify Multiple Users function is available from the Special Services menu. For further information, see Modifying Multiple Users in Special Services.

Copying Users

To copy a user

• Issue the COPY USER source-user-id target-user-id command.

  A new user is created with the general options, file list, profile options and layout options of the source user.

Deleting Users

To delete a user

1. Issue the DELETE USER user-id command.

2. Confirm the deletion in the window which appears.

Importing Users

When Super Natural is operating under the Natural Security system, you can use the Import User function instead of the Add User function to define users.

The Import User function is listed on the Special Services menu. For further information, see Importing Users in Special Services.