Adding a new security group

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About this task

Adding a security group defines permissions for users that belong to that security group. At least one user must be added to a new security group before the security group can be used.

To add a new security group

Procedure

  1. From the Tools menu, select Security > Security Groups.

    The Security Group Maintenance window appears.

  2. In the Group ID field, enter the new security group name (up to 10 characters).
  3. Press Enter.

    A confirmation dialog box appears.

  4. Click Yes to create the new security group.
  5. (Optional) In the Group Desc. field, enter a description for the group.
  6. Define the security group permissions by clicking a Security Profiles button: Administrator, Power User, or Read Only.
  7. The default settings for the category are enabled.
    Note: Click Clear All to clear all permissions currently enabled.
  8. To customize the permissions, enable or disable the check boxes for access settings.
  9. Click Save to create the group.