Specifications

System Overview 3
ID Works Standard and Enterprise Version 5 Administrator’s Guide
Supporting ID Works Features
So far, this chapter has described how ID Works software lets you
create and use identification projects in the way that is best for your
organization. A number of peripheral features that support this
flexibility deserve mention.
Modular Design
ID Works identification software was designed to be modular, so you
need purchase only the truly necessary components for each of your
locations. For example, a corporation with a headquarters and five
manufacturing plants might choose to have all ID Works projects
designed at headquarters on a system with the ID Works Designer
application, and then export the projects to the manufacturing plants,
where ID Works Production and Reporting applications are used. The
process for implementing ID Works projects on production-only
systems is explained in Chapter 10, Production-only Systems.
Another aspect of modular design is the ability to add image capture
options and printer options through the use of plug-ins. Using plug-ins
means the latest card printing technology can be supported by ID
Works software quickly. In addition, some capture options can be
configured specifically for your environment. Capture and printing
options are described in Chapter 8, Working with Capture Options
and Chapter 9, Working with Printer Options respectively.
Security
An identification program is not secure if the computer system that
gathers information and produces the ID cards is not secure. ID
Works Standard and Enterprise identification software gives you a
number of ways to ensure the security of your identification program.
Using the ID Works Administrator application, you authenticate users
with individual, password-protected accounts. User account
privileges can be tailored to allow access to specific applications,
activities, and projects. Significant user actions, such as logging in,
opening projects, and printing cards, create entries in an audit log.
You can review and print the audit log using the ID Works
Administrator application.