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Version: 3.1.X

Profiles and Permissions

In ABCD, permissions are not defined checkbox-by-checkbox for every user. Instead, you define Profiles (Roles), and assign users to these profiles.

How Profiles Work​

A profile is essentially a list of authorized system functions. If a function is not listed in the profile, the menu option will not appear for that user.

Common examples of profiles included by default:

  • adm (System Administrator): Has access to everything, including file editing and database creation.
  • dbadmin (Database Administrator): Can manage database structures (FDT/FST) but cannot change system core files.
  • operator (Cataloger): Can search and edit records but cannot delete databases or change structures.
  • loan (Circulation): Can only access the Loan module.

creating or Editing a Profile​

  1. Go to Administration > User administration.
  2. Click on Create/edit profiles.

The Profile Editor​

The editor shows a tree view of all available system functions.

  1. Select a Profile: Choose an existing one to edit or type a new name to create one.
  2. Grant Permissions:
    • Browse the tree structure.
    • Check the boxes for the modules and functions this profile should access.
    • Example: For a "Student Assistant", you might only check Cataloging > Data Entry and uncheck everything else.
  3. Save: Click the save button to write the changes to the profile file.
File Location

Profiles are physically stored as text files in bases/par/profiles/. Advanced users can edit these files directly to create highly granular restrictions.