FAQs for the Roles
1️⃣ What is the difference between a Role and a User?
A Role is a set of permissions that determines what a user is allowed to see or do.
Users can only perform actions assigned to their role, ensuring controlled access and secure operations.
2️⃣ How many roles should my factory create?
You can create more specialized roles if needed, but avoid unnecessary complexity.
3️⃣ Can a user have more than one role?
Users who need broader access (e.g., Supervisor + QC Inspector) can be assigned multiple roles.
Fabritec combines all permissions from assigned roles automatically.
4️⃣ What happens if I give a role too many permissions?
Best practice: assign only the permissions required for the user’s function.
5️⃣ Can I duplicate an existing role instead of creating one from scratch?
However, you can:
This ensures faster, consistent setup.
6️⃣ What does “Manage” vs “View” permission mean?
For example:
“View Projects” = read-only
“Manage Projects” = full control
7️⃣ Why can’t I delete a role?
You must reassign those users before deletion to keep the permission system clean and safe.
8️⃣ Do roles affect access to production tracking and QC operations?
Roles define who can:
Permissions must be carefully assigned to avoid unauthorized updates.
9️⃣ Can I change a role’s permissions later without causing issues?
When you update a role’s permissions, the changes take effect immediately for all users assigned to that role.
This allows you to adjust access as operations evolve.
🔟 Is there a recommended set of default roles for factories?
These cover most fabrication environments.
11️⃣ Are role permissions global or project-specific?
If project-specific restrictions are required, you can control access through:
12️⃣ Can I restrict some users to view-only access?
Create a role that includes View permissions only.
This is ideal for contractors, auditors, supervisors, or consultants who should not modify data.
13️⃣ What is the purpose of the System Admin role?
It should only be assigned to trusted individuals since they can modify:
It is the highest-level role in Fabritec.
14️⃣ How do I know which permission gives access to which page?
If unsure, create a test role and assign it to a temporary user to explore.
15️⃣ Can roles control who can release Phases or approve QC?
Permissions for:
are controlled entirely through Roles.
Only authorized roles can perform these critical workflow actions.
Modified at 2026-01-21 23:22:39