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[Tom Barton <>]

I agree - a generally good idea. Since the attribute framework will 
support such an attribute, and since this will entail giving this 
attribute some special status within grouper, I wonder if we should 
continue this thread only when we or someone starts working on an 
interface aimed specifically at managing roles. You know - have actual 
requirements drive the final design.

Tom

Chris Hyzer wrote:
> Yes, that is the idea.  Not sure when exactly that will be...
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Niels van Dijk 
> > [mailto:]
> > Sent: Friday, June 26, 2009 5:22 AM
> > To: Chris Hyzer
> > Cc: 
> >
> > Subject: Re: [grouper-dev] group specific help
> >
> > Hi Chris,
> >
> > Sounds like a good idea. Especially if this is implemented as
> > attributes. Will the webservices expose these attributes as well?
> >
> > regards,
> > Niels
> >
> > Chris Hyzer wrote:
> > > Hey,
> > >
> > > I opened this feature request, any thoughts?
> > >
> > > https://bugs.internet2.edu/jira/browse/GRP-297
> > >
> > > A couple of people at CAMP wondered how people know in grouper what
> > the effects of assigning to users to groups or assigning grouper
> > privileges would have.  i.e. there are tons of groups and privileges,
> > and maybe an admin has permission to assign lots of things, but what
> > are the exact things the person should do to assign access?
> > > I think we could have a very simple way to handle this, and could be
> > a built-in 2nd generation attribute...  It could be an attribute which
> > could be on groups or attributes, which holds some text (currently the
> > limit is 4k... maybe that is an issue, or we could suggest putting some
> > text and a link there).  Then anyone who has "update" or "admin"
> > privileges on that group or attribute would see that attribute's value
> > in the help screen in the UI for example...
> > > The end result would be when someone logs in who has access to make
> > updates, and they click on the help button in the UI, they will see
> > institution specific help based on what they have access to do,
> > potentially with links to more documentation.
> > > I wonder if wheel group members would see all help text... leaning in
> > that direction...
> > > Thoughts?
> > > Chris
> > >
> > > Ps. This is not a high priority... but seems like it could be a quick
> > win if we have time / inclination...
> >
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