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Operator and Designer mode

In order to protect a Monitor one project (network maps, configuration) from unauthorized or unintended modification, two user-levels have been defined.

• In Operator mode you can use all program functions but you cannot make any modifications to the project.
• In Designer mode you can use all program functions and you can also make changes to a project’s configuration, it’s (sub) maps or functions.

The title of the main program window provides information about the selected working mode. The designer mode is password protected.

Switching between modes

Follow these steps:

1. Select Operation mode on the main window.
2. Select either To Designer mode or To Operator mode depending on the current mode.
3. If you select To Designer mode, the Designer mode password window opens. Enter the correct password and press OK.
4. The title of the main program window changes according to the selected mode.

For better security, Monitor one returns to Operator mode after having been 10 minutes in Designer mode. To change this default behavior:

1. Switch to Designer mode.
2. Select Options|Global configuration from the menu on the main window
3. Select the Various tab.
4. Uncheck the Return to … control

Setting the Designer password

The Monitor one, "out of the box" password, is "CCS". To change this password:

1. Switch to Designer mode
2. Select Options|Global configuration from the menu on the main window
3. Select the Various tab.
4. Enter the new password into the New box
5. Re-enter the new password
6. Press the Save button