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User's Guide to Understanding CMS Users  

CMS Users of the Cy Think Content Management System (CMS) each have a record (or row) in the CMS database. A variety of user types and access privileges may be defined for the users. A user can be linked to any number of groups, businesses, clubs, etc. Synonyms for user are individual, person, contact, etc.

User types are defined in the CMS Codes table. Each user has one user type. The user type can be changed by changing the selection in the User Type dropdown box for the user.

There are only three access privileges defined at this time. These are member, admin and programmer. If you feel this is not adequate for your needs, contact us. It is probably best to handle your needs using user type.

A growing number of user types are coded in the CMS. To gain the functionality of these user types, simply add them to the Codes table. (codetype = usertype2) See Codes

The list of editable fields that appear when you display a user is determined initially by the Parms settings. These settings are then altered according to user type. These alterations are listed here for your use.

Distributor Rep

Suppressed: Salutation, Area Code, Member ID, Middle Name, Enroll Date, Req Dues, Dues Period, Contract, Regulation, Pass Card, Card Status and Notes.

NN Salesperson

Suppressed: Salutation, Area Code, Member ID, Enroll Date, Req Dues, Dues Period, Contract, Regulation, Pass Card, Card Status and Notes.

WG Member

Suppressed: Salutation, Area Code and Notes.

NN Customer

Suppressed: Enroll Date, Req Dues, Dues Period, Contract, Regulation and Pass Card.

This procedure is abbreviated and high level. Programmers should apply their knowledge and experience to supply any missing details.