User Type in Accoxi

Accoxi enables the admin to set the type of users of software. Types may be like accountants, managers, auditors etc.

USER TYPE IN ACCOXI

In its role as accounting software, ACCOXI recognizes the diverse roles within a business by allowing administrators to assign different user types. These user types may include roles such as accountants, managers, auditors, and more. By configuring user types, the admin gains the ability to define specific permissions for each user on the software. This includes the ability to set menu and report permissions tailored to the user's role, providing a customized and secure access level for individuals based on their responsibilities within the organization.

User

The user type menu can be found within the settings.

Within the settings, navigate to "Organization" and then select "User Type" from the menu.

User

USER TYPE SEARCH WINDOW

Menus Available In User Types Search Screen

Menus Available in User Type Search

Field

Description

1. Filter

To search a user type, you can make use of the filter option, offering you the flexibility to narrow down your search based on various criteria. You can filter by user type, description, or status. Upon applying any of these conditions, the user type list will be displayed accordingly, streamlining the process of finding the specific information you are looking for.

2. Checkbox

The deactivate button will become visible upon clicking the checkbox.

3. Deactivate

This dropdown offers a functionality to deactivate the chosen user type. Upon selection, a confirmation popup message will appear to verify the deactivation process.

4. Refresh

The "Refresh" icon, located right top corner, facilitates the listing of newly created user type.

5. New User Type

To create a new user type, users can click on this button, which will then redirect them to the user type creation screen.

6. Export

The user type list is exportable to Excel format. When the export button is clicked, a confirmation message prompts the user with the question, "Would you like to export?" Two choices, yes or no, are presented. Choosing "yes" redirects the user to the save-as screen, where they can specify a filename and save the file. Opting for "no" will terminate the export process.

7. More Option

Within the "More Options" button, you can utilize various features, including create duplicate, edit and delete.

  • Selecting “Create Duplicate” opens the User Type creation screen with prefilled selection in the permissions as same as the selected user type. User Type name and description is not prefilled. Admin can enter the name and description details.
  • Selecting "Edit" opens the User Type creation screen, providing the option to modify the details. Admin can modify user type name, description and permissions.
  • Opting for "Delete" opens a confirmation dialogue box “Do you want to delete ‘User type’?” with yes/no option. If clicking on NO, closes the confirmation box. Clicking on YES, will delete the created user type.

8. Color Filter

Red color is denoted to indicate an inactive user type.

9. Exit

You can navigate out of the user type search page by selecting the "Exit" button positioned at the lower right corner of the screen.

New User Type

User Types Creation

Upon clicking the "+ New User Type" button, you will be directed to the user type creation window. From this creation screen, users can assign both report and menu permissions to the user type.

Field

Description

User Type

You can enter the user type name in this designated field.

Description

You can input a description related to the user type in this field.

Type

The "Type" field includes a dropdown with the options "Global" and "Local." Choosing "Global" ensures that the created user type is accessible across all branches. Opting for "Local" restricts the user type to the selected branch only. When selecting "Local," a dropdown field for branch selection will appear.

Branch

The "Branch" option offers a dropdown list of created branches, allowing users to choose the specific branch to which the user type should be assigned. This field becomes visible only when the selected "Type" is set to "Local."

Menu Name

Various menus and reports are displayed in this column. The Admin has the ability to search for a specific menu or report using the search bar, and permissions can be granted to the user type accordingly.

Permissions

The Admin can grant menu and report permissions to the user type by specifying actions such as view, save, update, delete, cancel, and export. To grant permission, the checkboxes for each respective action need to be selected.

Save

After entering all the details and selecting the permissions, clicking the "Save" option allows the user to successfully create a new user type.

Exit

The "Exit" option is provided for navigating to the previous page without saving the user type.

Frequently Asked Questions?

01How do I filter the User Types?

  • Click on the Settings => User Type => User Type Search opens.

Filter option is available below the User Type search bar at the left hand side. User type can be filtered based on user type and description. Either you can give any of the said criteria directly into the search bar near filter option or by clicking the filter down arrow option you can give the details into the fields directly.

02How to add a new User Type?

  • Click on the Settings => User Type => User Type Search opens
  • Use the + New User type button
  • By clicking this button user will be redirected to a user type form
  • Enter User Type Name and Description
  • Click on the Save button to create new User Type.

03How to export the User Type data?

  • Click on the Settings => User Type => User Type Search opens
  • Click on the Export button at the top right corner near the +New button.
  • Then a Save As window will pop up, there user can Select the file location , enter the file name, choose save as type and click on Save

04How do I edit the User Types created?

  • Click on the Settings => User Type => User Type Search opens
  • At the right hand side of the each User Type there is a pencil icon which represents edit.
  • Click on the icon and make required changes
  • Click on save button.

05How do I delete User Types created?

Select the User Type search window. At the right hand end of the each User Type there is a delete icon which represents delete. Click on the icon to delete the corresponding user type.

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