External roles (form)

Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

Click System administration > Setup > Security > External roles.

Use this form to specify the roles that are intended for users who are external to the business, such as customers and vendors. Users in external roles typically access Microsoft Dynamics AX through Enterprise Portal only.

Tasks that use this form

Create or modify a security role

The following tables provide descriptions for the controls in this form.

Buttons

Button

Description

New

Designate another role as external.

You cannot create new roles from this form.

Delete

Deletes the designation as an external role.

Fields

Field

Description

Type

Indicates the type of external parties who will be assigned to the role, such as customers, prospective customers, vendors, or prospective vendors.

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