User-based Access to Containers

FactoryTalk Security can be used to restrict user access to different parts of the FactoryTalk AssetCentre asset tree without restricting access to the entire application. Security may be defined on a single element basis of the tree, and can be inherited by any subsequent pieces of the asset hierarchy.

For instance, denying ‘read’ and ‘list children’ rights to a container will result in a user being unable to see that container, as well as anything contained within it. Similarly, denying the same rights to a single ControlLogix asset will result in the user being unable to see it, while still being able to interact with other elements at its hierarchical level. See Knowledgebase Document ID: QA4292 - FactoryTalk AssetCentre users can't view asset tree in FactoryTalk AssetCentre client for more information on these security options, and how they affect the FactoryTalk AssetCentre desktop client.