Before You Begin:
Changing User Preferences:
Users have the ability to customize the overall look and feel of the Banner forms. This is done by accessing the General User Preference Maintenance Form (GUAUPRF).
To access the General User Preference Maintenance Form:
Display Options Tab:
Display Options Subsection:
By selecting this option, users are able to alter the information displayed with the form.
Alert Options Subsection:
In INB, the user is often notified by a message box being displayed before actions take place. The Alert options allow the user to modify if and how they are notified.
Below is a short discription of the 4 different types of Alert Options:
Prompt Before Exiting Banner – currently users are notified, after selecting the Exit icon, to confirm they want to truly exit Banner. By un-checking this box, the user will no longer be warned. If un-checked, the application will close when the Exit icon is clicked.
Confidential and Deceased Warning - as the default, a ‘Warning Message’ is displayed confirming either confidentiality or deceased. If these checks are removed, this warning will not be displayed.However, on the form, near the top, Confidential or Deceased will be displayed. By leaving these boxes checked, additional warnings in the areas of confidentiality and deceased status are displayed.
Display Duplicate SSN/SIN/TIN Warning -
User Interface Color Settings Subsection:
Users have the ability to modify the color scheme of the forms. We are not recommending users change their colors settings, please do so at your own risk.
Directory Options Tab:
It is not recommended to make any changes under this tab.
My Links Tab:
You can create a link from the main menu to a web site or Banner object using Personal Links. Make sure you do not have pop-ups blocked with any third-party software. Pop-up blockers can interfere with the performance of your personal links. You should notice there are two fields associated with each Personal Link description and URL. Both values are required for the Personal Link to be active. As an example, we have entered Advisor Holds Link description and URL in your first Personal Link.
To create a link:
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