Access Levels and Passwords

User configuration and access restrictions

User Configuration and Access Levels

Each operator has a username and password that determine their system permissions.
User and permission management is exclusively handled through the Access Levels module (security.exe), accessible at:

Start Menu > Programs > AUDICOM > Access Levels

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Creating User Profiles

Administrator

• The first user to configure is always the Administrator.
• Initial login:
  • Username: admin
  • Password: (empty)
• After logging in, set a password using the Password button.
  • Store it securely: if lost, you must contact Solidyne technical support ([e-mail]).
• Any user can become administrator by enabling the User is administrator option.
• Administrators can:
  • Access the Access Levels module.
  • Modify all users’ permissions.
  • Have no operational restrictions.

New Users

1. Add user

   Press Add and enter the new username.

2. Assign password

   Press Password to set the password.
   Recommendation: let users set their own passwords to avoid forgetting Administrator-imposed passwords.

3. Configure permissions

   Adjust the user’s permissions and attributes according to their role.

4. Save

   Press Save to register the changes.

5. Delete

   To delete a user, select them and press Delete.

If a user forgets their password, they must be deleted and created again.

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Security Options

Security Server

• The Security Database stores passwords and profiles in an encrypted file.
• All terminals must access this file (typically located on the Server).

Network Failures

• When logging in, a local copy of the user profile is created.
• If the Server is unavailable, AUDICOM will use this local copy.
• In this condition, desktop changes are not saved.

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Permission Areas

On-Air

• Run On-Air: access to the On-Air Screen.
• Alter playback order: if restricted, operator cannot change sequence (green cursor).
• Modify commercial blocks: prevents inserting, deleting or reordering ads; breaks remain editable.
• Use Meteor: blocks manual Meteor usage.
• Use Instant-Rec: restricts access to quick recording module.

File Manager

• Play from File Manager: blocks direct on-air playback.
• Add/remove folders, modify colors: restricts structural changes.
• Move, rename, delete files: prevents file manipulation.
• Hidden folders: listed separated by ; (e.g.: Edits;Calls-2).
• Hidden Servers/Volumes: restricts access to drives or UNC terminals (e.g.: \\Production\D).

Live Assist

• Play from Live Assist: enables button panels.
• Create/modify public button panels: access shared by all users.
• Create private button panels: only visible to the user.

Traffic, Administration and Billing

• Run Traffic / CyberPlay Editor: access to ADMICOM and CyberPlay.
• Run Aaudit: access to broadcast logs.
• Edit AutoDj formats: access to AutoDj Editor.
• Access Client Records: access to client database.
• Run Billing: access to billing module.

InfoMusic

• Add/Delete titles.
• Edit existing titles.
• Modify Intro and Cross Fade.
• Database Operations: restricts title exports.

Initial Application

• Defines which application opens at login.
  • On On-Air terminals: aire.exe
  • On Production or others: desktop.exe
• For mixed users (On-Air + Production), adjusting shortcuts is recommended.

Favorite Skin

• Defines the user’s graphical environment.
• For a single fixed skin, delete others in \Audicom\Skins.

Presets

• Default configurations based on user position.

Pop-up Messages

• If user attempts a restricted action, a warning pop-up appears.
• Message disappears automatically after a few seconds or by pressing ESC.

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Shortcuts

• Shortcuts: Defines keyboard shortcuts for each user.
• Shortcuts Editor: Accessed from Tools > Shortcuts Editor.
• Shortcuts File: Located at \Audicom\Data\shortcuts.dat.
• Shortcuts Backup: Located at \Audicom\Data\shortcuts.bak.

Shortcuts Editor

• Keyboard: Shows available keys.
• Actions: Lists assignable functions.
• Current Assignments: Shows active shortcuts.
• Assign: Links selected key to action.
• Remove: Deletes selected shortcut.
• Default: Restores factory settings.
• Save: Stores changes.
• Cancel: Exits without saving.

Shortcut Types

• Global: Work in all modules.
• Local: Specific to current module.
• Restricted: Limited by user permissions.

Shortcut Configuration

1. Select key from keyboard display.
2. Choose action from list.
3. Click “Assign” to create shortcut.
4. Save changes.

Important Notes

• Some keys are reserved by Windows.
• Avoid conflicts with system shortcuts.
• Test shortcuts before implementation.
• Back up shortcuts file before changes.

Default Shortcuts

Action	Key
Play	Space
Stop	Esc
Next	Enter
Previous	Backspace
Pause	P
Cue	C
Mark In	I
Mark Out	O