Badges view

Every badge that is entered into the system has associated data that is available for display. This view creates and enrolls individual batches as well as groups of badges.
Figure 35.   Default Badges view
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Control buttons

You access this view from the main menu by clicking Personnel > Badges.

The following are the Badges control buttons:

  • Image Enroll creates a new badge record by scanning the badge at a reader.
  • Image Add opens a view or window for creating a new record in the database.
  • Image Batch Enroll creates and configures new badges by scanning them at a reader.
  • Image Range Create Badges creates and configures a specific number of new badges by specifying the beginning and ending credential numbers.
  • Image Hyperlink links to the edit view or window for the selected item. It is the same as double-clicking the table row. This button is available when a single record is selected.
  • Image Summary opens the Summary window for the selected item, which shows how item properties are currently configured. Double-clicking on any row in a table opens the Summary tab, which contains the same information as the Summary window.
  • Image Show Readers opens the Person Reader Report. The Reports chapter documents this report.
  • Image Show Access History opens the Access History view for the selected record.
  • Image Show Expirations opens the Person Access Right Report view.
  • Image Delete removes the selected record (row) from the database table. This button is available when you select an item.
  • Image Quick Edit opens the Quick Edit window for the selected item(s). This feature allows you to edit one or more records without having to leave the current view.

Columns

Badges columns

Column Description
Credential
Reports the sequential number assigned to the badge. The card reader uses this number to validate access.
Facility Code
Identifies the physical building, organization or campus where the badge may be used.
Description
Provides a meaningful word or short phrase to help you remember the purpose or characteristics of the badge.
Wiegand Format
Identifies the wiring standard for the card reader.
Status
Reports the current condition of the entity as of the last refresh: {alarm}, {disabled}, {down}, {fault}, {ok}, {stale}, {unackedAlarm}.
Last Name
Reports the family name of the person.
First Name
Reports the given name of the person.
Tenant Name
Reports the name of the associated tenant.