Password

Password

• Description
• Functionality
• Related topics
• Technical documentation

Description

This module is for maintaining the user password. If the user has forgotten his or her password, the administrator can set a new password in the user input window.

Functionality

The logged-in user must first enter his old password and confirm with RETURN. After correct entry he can then enter a new password, which must be confirmed a second time for security reasons. When entering the password, please note that it is case sensitive and that the password must not remain empty.

Fields

Field	Description
Old password	Enter the old password
New password	Enter the new password The rules for setting passwords are determined by the client.
Password control	Re-enter the new password to confirm

Buttons

button	Description
OK	The new password is accepted if it matches the password control. If the old password is not entered correctly, the button is locked.
Close	The window is closed without saving changes. If you want to save the changes, you must press the "OK" button.

Related topics

• Index
• User

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Technical documentation

• Implementation
• Quality assurance
• Password Module

Password Module

Module name

password.mod

Classes

CX_USER

Security

In addition to restricting access rights via the class and its data fields, the module can be restricted in its use via some of the received messages.

Received messages

Message	Parameters	Function	Security
EDIT_PASSWORD	NULL or password object	Call up input window for password

Sent messages

Message	Parameters	Function	Receiver module
PASSWORD_CHANGED	Password object	Password has been changed