There’s no denying that Passwordstate has a significant number of options for configuration and customization. That can sometimes make it hard to remember exactly where a configuration option lives (or is hiding). That’s why in V9 we introduced a search facility, to find exactly where you need to go, so that you can configure that option.
Search Settings Locations
The Search Settings exists for 2 different areas in Passwordstate, System Settings and Feature Access. To locate either of these simply navigate to Administration->System Settings or Administration->Feature Access as per the screenshots below;
In both areas you’ll find the Search Settings dialog at the top of the screen, located just under the page title. So how does the Search function in these areas operate?
Practical Example of Search Settings
Let’s use a practical example of the Search Settings. In this scenario you’ve been working as part of the Business Integration Team, looking at what’s required to integrate your Passwordstate Instance into a new organization that’s been formed through the merger / acquisition of another business.
The two original Business Names are to be replaced with a new Entity Name. The integration Team have suggested renaming the Passwordstate instance to reflect the new Entity Name. You remember that once you’ve changed the existing Passwordstate instance URL you’ll need to also change this so it appears correctly in all emails, permalinks, etc. But where to look?
What you could do is search for URL, which instantly drops down a list of the Tab’s and Settings that match the search criteria you’ve entered, as per the screenshot below;
On selecting the first result in the list you are taken to that Tab and the relevant area is highlighted in yellow showing you where you need to make that setting, again as per the screenshot below;
Note the Search Settings criteria is “sticky” until you use the eraser to clear it. This means that if you remembered you also needed to make changes to the Mobile Access URL for your App Server you can simply select that result (3rd in the list of the search results) and navigate to that tab and make your changes there too.
It also means that you don’t have to re-enter your search criteria if you selected an option from the results drop down that didn’t match exactly the area you were looking for. We think the Settings Search is a nifty little improvement. As always, we welcome your feedback via support@clickstudios.com.au.