Logon Settings

The Logon Settings window allows you to specify default values for use when connecting to a Contract Repository server.

You can display this window by choosing Settings->Logon from the Main Window menu bar, or by clicking the Settings button on the toolbar in the Main Window and choosing the Logon tab.

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Fields

The following table describes the fields on the Logon Settings window.

Table 7-3 Fields on the Logon window

Field Description

Host

Contains the name of the host machine running the Contract Repository server. (This field can contain only letters, numbers and the underscore (_) character.)

Port

Contains the connection port number used on the host machine. (This field can contain only numbers.)

User

Contains the user name you wish to use. (This field can contain only letters, numbers and the underscore (_) character.)


 

Description

You can avoid having to re-type your logon values each time you log on to the Contract Repository by setting default values on this window.

You may not paste values into these fields from a clipboard.

You can use the Tab key to advance the cursor to the next field in a group, and the Ctrl+Tab key to change groups. The text fields form one group, and the buttons form another group.
 

Buttons

The following table describes the buttons on the Logon Settings window.

Table 7-4 Buttons on the Logon Settings window

Button Description

OK

Saves the currently displayed values as the default.

Cancel

Dismisses the window and discards any changes.

Help

Starts the on-line help application.


 

See also

Using Repository Tree Objects task description, Logging On task description, Logging Off and Exiting task description.