Login User Name

[Dr.L]

Truly there is a simple answer for this, but it is frustrating me trying to figure it out...

How can I have each user who logs in on their individual computer have their name automatically show up in the user name field so they can enter their password. My name keeps showing up as I have registered each seat. I am using 5 seats and FM11 from our server...

Much thanks!

Dr.L

[Steven H. Blackwell]

Preferences-->General-->User Name.

However, this must match exactly the Account Name in the file; otherwise authentication will fail. So, you might want to leave it blank and require them manually to enter the Account Name.

Steven

[Dr.L]

Much thanks for the prompt response. But, isn't there a way for their names to popular as they log in? Some computers are used by multiple folks...

Dr.L~

[bcooney]

Dr. L,

Think about it -- how does FM know who you are prior to login? Perhaps that's not what you're asking. Perhaps you're really looking for techniques that use a User table. Even with one, the credential challenge happens prior to your ability to script anything.

Also, if a workstation is shared, you should be extra careful that a user logs out (given the RLA rules are important). In fact, if this is a medical system, you have lots of HIPAA rules to follow.

hth,

Barbara

[Dr.L]

Understood...thanks for the guidance. I have read the HIPAA rules and regs concerning Filemaker...

Dr.L~

[LaRetta]

I was going to ask if you considered external authentication but then this caught my eye ...

I am using 5 seats and FM11 from our server...

May I ask how this is being served?

[Dr.L]

Served with FM11 Server

[LaRetta]

Gotcha thanks! Usually when people mention 'their server' they mean their network server. I was concerned. :^)

[Dr.L]

NO NO! Thank YOU!

[Steven H. Blackwell]

But, isn't there a way for their names to popular as they log in? Some computers are used by multiple folks...

Dr.L~

Yes. on Windows OS, on initial installation, if you choose the option to install for any user of the computer. Then when a user first connects with an unique Account, the user can enter the appropriate user name. However, as I noted earlier, you'd be better off requiring the user to enter the Account name on log-in.

Steven