General options

General properties include settings for a variety of Workbench display and behavior options.

Figure 1. General Workbench properties


Note: The Time Format and Unit Conversion parameters affect values that are displayed when connected to a station using Workbench—regardless of the User preferences (set under User Manager). The User preferences that are set under the User Manager are in effect when connected to a station by a browser.

  • Time Format

    Choose from a format option to set the way that time values are displayed by default.

  • Unit Conversion

    Choosing the English or Metric option converts values that are displayed in Workbench to the chosen unit type. Selecting None leaves units in the state that is assigned at the point facet.

  • Auto Logoff Enabled

    When set to true this option automatically logs you off after a configurable amount of time where no user input occurs. This is the equivalent to right-clicking your connection and selecting “Disconnect”; you are telling the station, “I am finished.” Note that the Workbench auto logoff options apply to platform connections as well.

    When set to to false this option disables the auto logoff functionality for the Workbench only, meaning Workbench will not log you off.

    Note: Separate auto logoff properties exist for the station which are configured via the UserService and User accounts. These two auto logoff methods, in Workbench and in the station, function independently of each other. For details, see the “baja-UserService” topic in the Station Security Guide.

  • Auto Logoff Period

    This specifies the period of time until the Workbench logs off a user due to inactivity. The default time period is 15 minutes.

  • Prompt For Name On Insert

    When set to true, Workbench displays a Name window, when a new item is added to the workspace.

  • Font Size

    Choose between Normal and Large font options for Workbench display.

  • Active Theme

    Choose between Zebra or Lucid “built-in” theme options for Workbench display.

  • Allow User Credential Caching

    If set to true (default), Workbench client access of a host (platform) or station allows a checkbox option to Remember these credentials in the Authentication window. If selected, the connection credentials are then cached and available in the Workbench Credentials Manager (Tools > ManageCredentials).

    This is a convenience mechanism. However, for security best practices it is recommended to globally disable user credential caching by setting this property to false. This way that option is unavailable in the Authentication window.

  • Locale

    Specifies the locale used by the Workbench VM, typically with a two-digit (ISO 639) code. Formerly, the Workbench locale had to be specified in the !lib/system properties file.