Set parameters or profiles from the Explorer

To set parameters or profiles using the Administration Explorer:

Note:
To set parameters and profiles, you need the permissions Modify parameters: Allow and Modify profiles: Allow. See Granting Permissions.

1. In the Administration Explorer tree view, open the organization, workstation, or staff member folder.

Note:
For more information about listing workstations and staff members in the Explorer, see List workstations in the Explorer and List staff members in the Explorer.

2. Select (highlight) Parameters or Profiles in the list under the expanded folder. The Parameters or Profiles tabs are displayed in the details view of the Explorer.
3. Select the tab for the category that contains the setting you want to change. The tabbed page for the category is displayed.
4. Double-click the setting you want to change. The field or a dialog box opens.
5. Change the setting by typing new values or selecting options.

Tip:
To reset the field to the last saved value, press ESC.

6. To close a field, do one of the following actions:

• Select another parameter or profile in the tree view of the Explorer.
• Press ENTER.

7. To close a dialog box, select OK.
8. Select File > Save to save your changes. Record(s) saved appears in the status bar.

Note:
Some changes require you to exit Polaris and log back in to see the effects of your changes in the staff client application.

See also:

• Give settings to a lower level - See Transmit a parameter or profile.
• Get a setting from a higher level - See Inherit a setting.