The libraries available for logging on are displayed in the Libraries bar. You can log on to as many libraries as you want. To access a FileNet library, you must be logged on to that library. Depending on the logon method implemented by the web server administrator, there are three possible logon scenarios:
Native
Unified
LDAP
If you are inactive for a short period of time, the software will suspend your session and resume it when you return. If you are inactive for a long period of time, the software will log you off from the library. Your web administrator defines the durations of these short and long time periods in the Configure application.
Note
If you downloaded the IDM Viewer and use it to view local files, you do not need to be connected to a library or a web server.
Native logon requires that you log on to each library to retrieve or save a document. If you are not logged on when you try to retrieve or save a document, FileNet Web Services prompts you to log on. When you log on to a library your logon remains active for that library as long as you continue working in the same browser window. If you open another browser window, you will have to log on again.
Unified logon, if implemented by the library administrator, derives your library username and password from your operating system credentials. If this is implemented, after you have logged on to the network, you can access the libraries without logging on.
LDAP logon allows you log on to one LDAP server and access all other FileNet libraries without logging on again. This is available only if all the LDAP preferences are configured properly by the web server administrator.