Setting IRIS Financials to Automatically Lock

The IRIS Financials software includes a function that allows you to lock the application but continue using your computer. When the software is locked, any processes or screens currently running remaining open and can be continued when the software is unlocked. For more information, refer to Locking and Unlocking the Application.

The person within your establishment / organisation who administers your system, i.e. has a CUSTADMIN login, can also set the system to automatically lock after a period of inactivity.

  1. Select Home, then select Settings from the menu.
  2. The Settings window is displayed, with Global settings for all users automatically selected. Select the Shell tab, then select EDIT.
  3. Next, enter the number of minutes before the software automatically locks during a period of inactivity in Automatic Lock or use the up-down arrows. Select SAVE to apply the changes.