.. _en-user-func:

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Functions related to **USER**
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This document describes the functions you can use to display and manipulate the **Users** in openPLM.


OVERVIEW
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The **Users** are standard Django objects. With OpenPLM you can modify some attributes, change your password and delegate your rights.

In OpenPLM, the *type* is **User**.

In **User** class, you have several instances with a *username*.

Each **Users** have a unique *username*.

.. hint :: Example : User / pdurand / -

We can create links between a **User** and **Parts** or **Documents**. These Links define different rights **Users** have on each **Part** and each **Document**.

We can create delegation links between the **Users** in order to allow rights transfer. 


ATTRIBUTES
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Displays the ID card of the user.

You find standard attributes like first name, last name, e-mail adress, date of creation, ...
You find customized attributes depending of the company OpenPLM is implemented for.

If you have necessary rights, you can **Edit** the attributes and modify them.

If you have necessary rights, you can  change the **Password**.

.. note :: You can proceed some research based on each attribute.


HISTORY
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Displays the history of the user.

It ensures the full tracability of the user.

A RSS feed icon is shown when you are on this tab. By clicking it you can
subscribe to the feed related to the user.

PARTS-DOC-CAD
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Displays related Parts and Documents of the current user.



DELEGATION
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Display Users delegated by the current user and their assigned roles.

If you have necessary rights, you can :
  * **Add** some delegated Users for each role.

  * **Stop** delegation.


.. _add-user:

Add a user (sponsor)
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Go to your user page :

    * clicking on the STUDY button from home page,
    * clicking on your name .
    
From the DELEGATION tab click on Sponsor button.
You should see a page allowing you to sponsor a new user. Fill the form, add
the user to a group (a default group has already been created), and
make sure the email address is correct. Then Validate

.. image:: images/sponsor.png

   
The new user has been created and he should have received an email with his
connexion informations.

GROUPS
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Displays related Groups of the user.