3 Sign On and Off the JD Edwards World System

This chapter contains these topics:

• Section 3.1, "Understanding the User ID and Password,"

• Section 3.2, "Signing On the System,"

• Section 3.3, "Signing Off the System."

Before you use the system you have to sign on to it.

3.1 Understanding the User ID and Password

3.1.1 What is the User ID?

The User ID is:

• The name that identifies you to the computer

• Usually assigned by the Security Officer (QSECOFR)

3.1.2 What is the Password?

The password:

• Ensures that unauthorized people do not use your User ID

• In a training environment, the password is the same as your User ID. Feel free to change your password.

3.2 Signing On the System

To sign on the system

From the Sign On screen

Figure 3-1 Sign On screen

Description of "Figure 3-1 Sign On screen"

1. Complete the following fields, pressing Tab to get to the next field.

   • User ID

   • Password

2. Press Enter.

   The Library List Selection screen appears.

3. Press ’1' to select an environment.

   If you are set up with roles, the User Role Selection List appears.

4. Press ’1' to select a role to sign on with.

The Master Directory menu displays.

Figure 3-2 Master Directory screen

Description of "Figure 3-2 Master Directory screen"

3.2.1 What is the Master Directory?

The Master Directory lists the main product groups that JD Edwards World offers. The Master Directory is a menu of menus; every selection from the Master Directory accesses the main menu for that system.

3.3 Signing Off the System

To sign off the system

It is recommended that you sign off to protect your work. If you remain signed on to the system and leave your workstation, the workstation is at risk of another user modifying or deleting your work.

To sign off, enter one of the following four values into the Selection line of any menu:

• Two periods (..)

• 90-this is the Hidden Selection for signing off.

• The command SIGNOFF if the system allows IBM Command Entry.

• 30-used with J.D. Edward's Multi-Library List Function J98INITA. This is a hidden selection for signing off.