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User Levels and Access Rights
WINCAPS III's two user access levels, operator and programmer, ensure data security by limiting access to advanced functionality and sensitive data.
The user specifies which on the log-in screen when WINCAPS III first starts.
For further details on logging in, refer to Loading WINCAPS III.
Operator Level
Level enabling PAC program creation / editing and other basic operations.
It blocks changes to WINCAPS III settings.
It does not require a password.
Programmer Level
Level enabling changes in project settings and other higher operations.
It allows changes to WINCAPS III settings.
It requires a password.
For further details on setting this password, refer to Programmer Password.
Differences in functions due to user levels are as follows.
| Function | Operator | Programmer |
|---|---|---|
| Creating a new project | Available | Available |
| Writing / editing programs | Available | Available |
| Data transfers | Available | Available |
| Online (monitoring/debugging functions) | Available | Available |
| Addition of controller function extension | Available | Available |
| Altering project properties | Conditionally available* | Available |
| Altering parameters | Not available | Available |
| Reading / writing arm parameters | Not available | Available |
*Only communications settings can be changed
Changing user levels while WINCAPS III is running requires returning to the dialog box for logging in.