Scalar 2 User's GuideMain MenuGetting StartedExplains account and book creation, and some interface basics.QuickStartsA path of all QuickStart content in this user's guide.Working with MediaHow to get the most out of your use of media in Scalar.Working with ContentCreating and editing content in Scalar.Working with WidgetsWorking with StructureHow to use Scalar's many options for structuring publications.Editorial WorkflowHow to use features for performing editorial review of content.VisualizationsExploring the contents of a book visually.LensesAn introduction to lenses, a tool for searching and visualizing Scalar content.Advanced TopicsDescribing Scalar's more advanced features.Third Party Plugins and Platforms
12018-09-27T22:35:16-07:00Users Tab4plain2018-09-27T22:37:48-07:00The Dashboard's Users tab enables you to add and remove users from your book, and to set their privileges.
Adding users
To add a user to your book, click the "Add new user" button at the bottom of the page. A pop-up will prompt you to search for a user by their full name. You must enter the user's full name exactly as it appears in their account (case insensitive) to find a match. When a match is found, click the user's name to add them to your book.
Editing users
To edit the information for a specific user, roll over the row for that user and click the "Edit row." Click “Save row,” when done editing the user.
Full name. The name by which the user will be credited on any Scalar books and comments they author.
Role. The user's role in the book. Options include:
Author. Full editing privileges.
Editor.
Commentator. Can edit existing pages, and create pages which will be flagged as commentaries to end users; no other editing privileges.
Reviewer. Can edit existing pages; no other editing privileges.
Reader. Can add signed comments to public pages; no other special privileges.
Listed. Determines whether the user's name is shown in the book's credits on the index page and in the book's header.
Order. Determines the order in which credited users will be shown on the index page and in the book's header.
Removing users
To remove one or more users, highlight the row for the user(s) and click the "Remove selected" button at the bottom of the page.