Stops task execution at a specific line until the user authenticates himself/herself in the specified manner. Ideal when particular tasks contain sensitive information should only be run by specific users or when specific. This action provides a few authentication techniques.
Declaration
<AMAUTHENTICATE PASSWORD="text (encrypted)" />
or
<AMAUTHENTICATE USERNAME="text" />
Example 1 - Authentication via password entry. At runtime, a valid password must be entered in the provided dialog).
<AMAUTHENTICATE PASSWORD="text (encrypted)" />
Example 2 - Authentication via specified user. A specific user must be logged on in order to pass authentication.
<AMAUTHENTICATE PASSWORD="text (encrypted)" />
See Also: Generate Password, Log Off, Restart, Shut Down, Suspend/Hibernate
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Property |
Type |
Required |
Default |
Markup |
Description |
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Must pass a standard Windows logon |
If enabled, a valid user name and password normally used to log onto the system must be entered in order for the task to continue. During runtime, an Authentication Required dialog will appear prompting you to enter the user name/password. This parameter is enabled by default and only used in Visual Mode during design time. It contains no properties or markups. |
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Must enter this password |
Text |
No |
(Empty) |
PASSWORD="EncryptedText" |
If enabled, specifies a valid password that the user must enter before the task continues. In Visual Mode, enter the password in the provided field. This value is automatically encrypted during entry. |
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This user must be logged on |
Text |
Yes |
(Empty) |
USERNAME="Ron.Artest" |
If enabled, specifies a valid Windows user name. The user specified must be logged on in order for the task to continue. |