Object Security

By default, events, task lists, documents, document folders, and discussions inherit the default security settings that the creator of the project configured in the Roles and Permissions page of the Project Editor. Changes made to the security settings through the Project Editor cascade to all objects that are configured to inherit the default privileges. These changes apply to the objects retroactively.  

Alternatively, you can give security settings to an object that are independent from the default security settings set at the project level. If you clear the Inherit Default Security Settings check box, you can then change the security settings on the object itself. You exempt this object from any future project-wide security changes. It will retain its security settings regardless of the security settings of the rest of the functional area Collaboration provides various functional areas where users can perform actions to manage and track their projects. The functional areas are Overview (of the project), Calendar, Documents, Discussions, and Tasks. and project.

To set the security of an object:

1. Clear the Inherit Default Security Settings check box.

2. Assign access privileges to each role by selecting one of the following from the Access Level drop-down list:

   Access Level	Description
   No Access	Cannot view the object.
   Read	Can view the object in the project.
   Write	Can view and create objects in the project.
   Edit	Can view, create, copy, and modify objects in the project.
   Admin	Can view, create, copy, modify, and delete objects in a project and set permissions for other roles.

3. (optional) If desired, select Permanently remove owner security settings from this document.

This setting is available for documents only. By default the owner, who is the user who uploaded the document or file, has full control of the document or file.   Select the check box if you want to remove owner security settings from a document if the owner is no longer participating in the project and consequently should not have high-level access privileges to the document.

3. Click Finish.  

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• In the application view:

1. Select a node in the navigation tree A tree of subfolders in the navigation pane of the application view. To view the contents of the navigation tree on the table pane, click on a node or folder in the navigation tree..
2. Right-click an object in the table pane Upper right section of the application view. The table pane displays all objects contained in the node you selected in the navigation tree. You can also view detailed information about the objects in the table pane by selecting the check box next to the item. Detailed information appears on the details pane..
3. Select Edit Properties.
4. Click the Security tab.
 


• In the functional area portlet (for example: My Documents, My Discussion Explorer, or Community Discussions):

1. Select an object in the portlet.
2. Click Edit in the action bar.
3. Click the Security tab.