Secure the configuration environment

The System Platform IDE extends the security models of traditional industrial automation applications to incorporate the configuration actions as well as the run-time actions. When a galaxy is created, the administrator can authorize only those who need configuration permissions. Additionally, the administrator can limit the permissions for IDE users.

This capability can be used in an efficient way to manage a team of engineers who will be building an application together. For example, if a senior engineer is the person responsible for creating the project standards, a role could be created that has the capability of editing the templates. Another role could be created that does not have the permission to edit the templates, but can use the templates to build the application. A junior engineer would be given the latter role.

Each object maintains an audit trail of user actions performed against that object. This helps to track the versions being used and the progress of building the application, as well as provides a record of changes. This audit trail can be viewed in the IDE by accessing an object's properties.