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Global Permissions

Global permissions can provide access to items such as:

  • Viewing other people’s activities
  • Setting the Application Options, which includes defining document types for PDF conversion and defining activity types
  • Setting up locations, departments, permission groups, and other functions that are assigned to global permissions

A sample of the Global Permissions tab for an administrator group is shown below. Use the scroll bar to view all the Permission settings.

The Global permissions are described in the following table.

NOTE: For items listed as a query, if Read/Write is selected, system defaults to Read Only. If None is selected, user will have no ability to see other user activities.
Table 12-9 Global Permissions
PermissionDescription
Activity CategoryValid for the eForms Module. Provides the ability to group activities into categories.
Application OptionControl Access to system parameters for document conversion, Application Options, and activity types.
Audit ViewerOption for running the audit trail viewer.
DepartmentAccess to add/delete or change department information.
Document ConversionWith Admin rights, you are able to run the Conversion programs to create the PDF documents.
Document/Packet SearchCombined search functions for both documents and form packets.
Drop DownAbility to add/change or delete drop-down list information such as status and document type.
Enter Historical Training RecordsOption that allows for entering historical training records by user or by document. This option displays as Enter Training Records under the Management menu option.
Export FilesThis option allows for exporting documents to either an FTP site or emailed to the user.
Form DesignOptional module for designing electronic forms.
General Permission TypePermissions for users to schedule their own training if the training type is self-study or default.
Language ItemAllows access to the language file for changing the language for titles, subtitles, buttons, column headings, menu items and fields.
LocationAccess to add/delete or change location information.
Master Quiz Question Ability to add questions.
Multi-Level ListType of list used in the eForms module.
Permission GroupAbility to add/delete or change permission group information.
ProActive ReviewAbility to run the proactive review process for notification of required review and for updating the next review date.
Review Group

Ability to add/delete or change review group information.

NOTE: If an individual has Read/Write permission to this table, they will be able to delete activities created by any other Review Group Administrator.
Signature SearchAll signature information under the Management function (Read/Write is view only).
Snapshot/DashboardOption to display grids for open review activities, training, and overdue activities. If applicable, graphs for individual form groups, root cause, and risk assessment are also available with this permission.
System Session InfoControls access to the System Session Info  option under the Advanced  column of the Tools & Setup  window.
Training NotificationOption to create training activities for users.
Training SearchCurrent training information under the Management function (Read/Write is view only).
Training TypeAccess to setup of training types.
Training Videos

Provides a link to training videos on the QSI website.

NOTE: When changing permission group information, refresh the page for new permissions to load.
User Preferences

General: Option that allows users to set up and change their favorite search functions.

  • Select Current Language. Default is USENG. Other language tables can be purchased.
  • Select their Start Page. Options are My Activities and icon-based Home Page. Clicking the home icon will direct the user to their default start page.
  • Show completed Document Revised Activities on My Activities Page. Options are: Default, Yes, No.
  • Default Due Date Window on My Activities Page (Days).

Document Search: Allows the user to select their favorite search fields, which display automatically when selecting Document Search.

Favorite Documents: With permissions, allows users to select documents to display on the Favorite Document  list.

NOTE: Administrators with Read/Write (R/W) to the user location are able to set the User Preferences.
Value MapUsed in the eForms module. For more information, refer to eForms.
View All ActivitiesAbility to view all activities for individuals located in the Management function (Read/Write is view only).
View Forms DataOption that allows for extracting form information. This option displays under the Forms  menu.
View Historical DocumentsFunction that allows users to open historical documents for the History  tab.
View Native Document on General TabIf set to Read/Write or Read-Only, this enables users to open the native copy of the document without having to take over the review group. This is applicable only if using PDF conversion. The View Native Document link displays on the General  tab of the Document Detail  page.
View Printable PDF on General Tab

If Read Only or Read/Write, a link will be added to the General  tab to allow printing the PDF document without the watermark.

NOTE: PDF printing and watermark functions must be turned on.
NOTE: This feature allows for printing a controlled copy of the latest publish document and does not check the document effective date.
View Training Tabs on Document and User DetailsIf None is selected, the following tabs will not display on the Document Detail page nor the User Detail page, whichever is applicable: Training tab, Pending Training tab, Activities tab, Job Training tab, User Competency tab, and Attachments tab
Work GroupValid if the eForms module is installed. This provides the ability to create groups when using the workflow design function. For more information, refer to eForms.
Workflow DesignValid if the eForms module is installed. This provides the ability to create an automatic workflow process. For more information, refer to eForms.