Product Update: User Type Management
Overview
This release introduces enhancements to User Type Management in OmegaAI to improve usability, administrative efficiency, and system consistency. With this update, User Types are no longer assigned directly on the User page; they are now managed through Roles, enabling centralised configuration and simplified user administration.
What's New
1. User Types Managed Through Roles
What changed:
User Types are now configured at the Role level instead of being assigned individually on the User page. The User Type mapped to each role can be viewed and updated by editing that role directly under Users & Roles → Roles.
Benefit:
This centralizes permission management and ensures consistent User Type configuration across all users assigned to the same role.
2. Simplified User Administration
What changed:
User management is now role-driven. When a Role is assigned to a user, the corresponding User Type configuration is automatically applied.
Benefit:
This simplifies user administration by reducing manual setup and ensuring that users receive the correct permissions based on their assigned role.
3. Streamlined User Page
What changed:
The User Page no longer displays or allows editing of User Type fields. User configuration is now managed entirely through Roles.
Benefit:
This provides a cleaner interface and reinforces a role-based approach to managing user permissions.
4. Automatic Migration for Existing Users
What changed:
Existing users are automatically migrated to the new role-based structure. Their current User Type settings are mapped to corresponding Roles during the migration process.
Benefit:
Ensures a smooth transition to the new system without requiring manual updates to existing user accounts.
Important Notes
- During migration, additional roles may be created automatically if duplicate User Type configurations existed. These roles may include suffixes such as "-1" or "-2."
- Administrators should review these roles and remove or consolidate duplicates if necessary.
- All future User Type management must be performed through Role configuration, not through the User page. To update the User Type on an existing role, select Edit on the role under Users & Roles → Roles.
Where to Find It
Roles (view and manage User Types per role): Organizations (left navigation) → select the organization → Details → Users & Roles → Roles
Add a user and assign a role: Organizations (left navigation) → select the organization → Details → Users & Roles → Users