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MaxTimeout Method—Sets or Retrieves the Maximum Time a User Can Access the Realm

The MaxTimeout method sets or retrieves the maximum time a user can access the realm before re-authentication is required.

Syntax

The MaxTimeout method has the following format:

Netegrity::PolicyMgtRealm‑>MaxTimeout([maxTimeout])

Parameters

The MaxTimeout method accepts the following parameter:

maxTimeout (int)

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

Return Value

The MaxTimeout method returns one of the following values:

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