Model Security

CA 2E lets you access a model as one of three user types: designer, programmer, or user. Your user type determines the limitations placed on you when you access and edit the model.

A designer (*DSNR) can change any aspect of the model, both data relationships and functional specifications. If the Open Access (YOPNACC) model value is set to *YES, multiple designers and programmers can use the model at the same time; otherwise, only one designer can use the model.
A programmer (*PGMR) can change functional specifications, but cannot change database files or fields. Multiple programmers can use the model at the same time. However, a programmer cannot use the model at the same time as a designer if the Open Access (YOPNACC) model value is set to *NO.
A user (*USER) can only view the model and cannot change it. However, a *USER can edit model object lists.

In addition, certain designers have additional locking authority (*DSLK). This authority lets the designer change the Open Access (OPNACC) model value and place permanent, exclusive locks on functions and access paths that can only be removed by a designer.

You can view the authority you have to a model by accessing the CA 2E product menu and specifying the model; namely:

YSTRY2 model-name

A message at the bottom of the screen shows your authority level.

Note: A designer or programmer can access the model in view only mode by setting the View only option to Y in the model profile.

For more information on user authority and the YOPNACC model value, see the Administrator Guide.