User profiles

Purpose

The User Profile functionality enables multiple users and groups to work with the software using customized settings and preferences.

You need to select a profile before you can start using BrightSLICE.

User Profile is not a login or validation feature.

Background

Lab managers can use User Profile to create, change, or remove user profiles. Each user profile is unique, but profiles can have the same program settings. For example, administrators can configure profiles with lenses, cameras, and other equipment used in their labs.

Profiles contain the following user information:

  • BrightSLICE.ini file: Information the program needs to operate, including the settings and preferences you use.

  • BrightSLICE.len file: Lens information and settings.

  • BrightSLICE.UI: Information on which toolbars you have on display, and which windows, such as the Serial Section Manager, are open and where they are placed.

  • Any configuration and data backup files.

If you are upgrading from an earlier release, you can use your existing BrightSLICE.ini and BrightSLICE.len files.

Creating and managing user profiles and groups

  1. Go to File > User Profile.

  2. In the Select User Profile dialog box, click New Profile

  3. In the Create New Profile dialog box, click New Group.

  4. Type a name for the group, such as Neuroscience 232 Lab or Dr. Boswell's group.

  5. Click OK.

 

  1. Go to File > User Profile.

  2. In the Select User Profile dialog box, click New Profile.

  3. Type a name in the Name text box, then click OK.

  4. If you want to copy existing user settings, see "Importing profile settings" below.

 

If you delete a group, all users in that group are also deleted. You may want to back up your group and user settings before deleting any groups or users.

  1. Navigate to the Configuration folder: To find its location, go to File > About > System settings > Profile location section, the file path is displayed. You can click Open Folder... then navigate up in the file path to the Groups folder.

  2. Select the group you wish to delete and drag it to the Trash or right-click Delete on the keyboard. When you empty the Trash, you delete all the settings for that group.


  1. Navigate to the Configuration folder: To find its location, go to File > About > System settings > Profile location section, the file path is displayed. You can click Open Folder... then navigate up in the file path to the user profiles list in the appropriate group folder.

  2. Select the user you want to delete then drag it to the Trash or right-click Delete on the keyboard. When you empty the Trash, you are deleting all the settings for that user.


  1. Go to File > User Profile.

  2. In the Select User Profile dialog box, click New Profile.

  3. In the Create New Profile dialog box, click Import.

  4. Select the product .ini file and click Select.

  5. In the Create New Profile dialog box, type a name and click OK.
    BrightSLICE creates the new profile with the imported settings.