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General settings
3.11 Access levels
softkey is deactivated as long as no softkeys have been allocated new access levels: This
setting remains effective until the system is rebooted.
Note
Applicability of modified access levels for softkeys
The setting of specific access levels for softkeys on a PCU has an exclusive effect on the
respective PCU softkeys themselves. To implement access rights on the NCU, both the
manufacturer and the user must use the appropriate mechanisms and set the rights
accordingly, see Chapter "Access levels for programs (Page 40)".
3.11.6 This is how you define new access levels for softkeys
General sequence
In order to assign a new access level to a softkey, proceed as follows:
● Activate the adaptation mode.
● Change the access level of a softkey.
● Accept the changes and confirm.
Preconditions
Access to the "Customize softkeys" is protected using a general MD51073
$MNS_ACCESS_SET_SOFTKEY_ACCESS. This machine data is pre-assigned access level
3, i.e. the function is available from "Service" password and higher. In order that an operator
with "User" access level can use this function, this machine data should be set to a value > 3.
An external mouse is required in order to make changes.
Changing the access level of a softkey
Procedure:
1. In the "Start-up" operating area, select the "HMI" menu.
2. On the expansion bar ">>" select the "Customize softkeys" softkey.
You can obtain precise information about the procedure in the following dialog.
1. Confirm with "OK", in order to activate the "Customize the softkey access levels active"
mode. A table is displayed.
2. Select an operating area.
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