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IdleTimeout Method—Sets or Retrieves the Maximum Time a User Can Remain Inactive in the Realm

The IdleTimeout method sets or retrieves the maximum time a user can remain inactive in the realm before re-authentication is required.

Syntax

The IdleTimeout method has the following format:

Netegrity::PolicyMgtRealm‑>IdleTimeout([idleTimeout])

Parameters

The IdleTimeout method accepts the following parameter:

idleTimeout (type)

(Optional) Specifies the idle timeout value, in seconds.

Return Value

The IdleTimeout method returns one of the following values:

• The existing timeout value if no argument is specified
• The new timeout value if idleTimeout is specified
• -1 if the call is unsuccessful