Function Identifiers (FIDs)

Function identifiers (FIDs) are a specialized type of security identifier (SID) where the type is set to FUNCTION. When a method is made publicly accessible (by setting the stereotype as facade in the model), a FID is generated for that method and security is automatically turned on.

It is possible to turn off security for a process method at design time. For more information, see Switching Security off for a Process Method.

Adding an FID

To add an FID, do the following steps:
  1. Log on as the sysadmin user and click System Configurations.
  2. In the Shortcuts panel, click Security > Identifiers.
  3. In the actions menu, click New Function Identifier and enter the details for the FID.
  4. In the actions menu, click Publish.
  5. In the Shortcuts panel, click Security > Groups.
  6. Click a group to add the FID to, and then click Add Identifiers.
  7. From the list of alphabetically ordered identifiers that is displayed, select the identifier that your created and click Save.
  8. Click Publish.