GPTip42day - Field Level Security

Would you like to be able to hide certain window fields from specific users?  It's easy and straightforward using Field Level Security (FLS).  For instance, let's say you want to hide the Current Cost field in the Item Card from everyone but your cost accounting department.  Here's how you do it with FLS:

Administration>Field Level Security

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1.  Open the FLS window, click on Add

2.  Enter a new Field Security ID

3.  Enter a Description

4.  Select the Product Name, in this case Microsoft Dynamics GP

5.  Select the Form Name

6.  Select the Field Name to be hidden

7.  Select the Security Mode, in this case Hide Field

8.  Click Save

9.  Select the Users you want this Security ID to apply to, select the Field Security ID, then click Apply

Voila - the Current Cost field is hidden from those users to you selected to apply the Security ID to.