Smart 3D manages access to design objects rather than to the application commands that create the objects. For each model database, the site administrator creates a set of permission group folders and permission groups in that model database. The permission groups typically represent the management structure of an organization, such as design disciplines, working groups, or even an individual.
The software does not constrain you to a specific pattern when designing the permission
objects hierarchy. Your company might have other ideas on using this access control
grouping.
Collectively, the model and its related permission group folders and permission groups make up the model hierarchy. This hierarchy is a subset of the Project Management hierarchy and displays within the tree view. An example of a model hierarchy is shown below.
Three levels of objects make up the hierarchy.The model resides at the top level,
or root level. Immediately below the root level are the permission group folders (
). Permission group folders provide the logical organization for the permission groups.
At the last level are the permission groups (
). You use permission groups to control over which portion of the model or catalog
users have access and responsibility.
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The model hierarchy is visible only in Project Management.
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You can create an unlimited number permission group folder levels.
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You cannot have permission group folders and permission groups at the same level.
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Permission groups that you create in Project Management display in the Active Permission Group box on the horizontal toolbar of Smart 3D. When you create an object in Smart 3D, the software associates that object with the active permission group.
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