Modify the Value of an Electronic Signature Autolog Variable

About this task

In an Autolog display, inserting or editing a test value for a variable will open the Electronic Signature window (if electronic signature is enabled for the variable).

Note:

The session timeout is based on the number of minutes set in the ESignatureInactivityPeriod site parameter. That is, the value entered for this site parameter is the number of minutes a user has, following an authentication, to make additional changes without having to authenticate again. For example, if the site parameter is set to 2. After you make a change and authenticate that change, you have two minutes to make additional changes without having to authenticate the changes. The site parameter applies only to performer level authorization. Verifier-level authorization will still be required regardless of how this site parameter is set.
If the ESignatureInactivityPeriod site parameter is set to zero or the ESignatureRequireAuthentication site parameter is set to true in the Plant Applications Administrator, then the performer session timeout in Web Client will be automatically set to 5 minutes.
When the Performer session is active, as a Performer, you can see the icon is activated in the Activity session of Autolog Display or in the Open page. If you need to leave your workstation for a brief period, you can select the to ensure that any additional changes will require performer authentication. This helps prevent unauthorized changes.
When you try to select any other application, an alert message appears stating that the current modified values will not be saved and you are not allowed to navigate to any other application. You need to complete the operation before you proceed with any other application.

Procedure

Log in to Plant Applications Web Client.
In application navigation menu, select .
Depending on whether the activity is open or completed, select the appropriate tab.
If the activity is locked, select Release to release the activity.
Select Perform.
The autolog history appears, displaying values for the modifiable autolog variables. The last entered variable value appears automatically in the page, displaying the autolog history (irrespective of the application or page from which the value is modified).
In the SPEC column, the icon near the text box indicates that the variable is entitled to electronic signature for any modifications. Modify or enter a new value in the text box for a selected variable that requires electronic signature and then press Tab.
The Electronic Signature window appears. The icon turns RED indicating that the change in value of the corresponding electronic signature variable. Based on the electronic signature level configured for the variable, the Electronic Signature window appears with the following levels:
- Level-1: Requires only a Performer signature. The Performer Signature section will be available for input.
- Level-2: Requires both the Performer and the Verifier signature. The Verifier Signature section will be available for input after the performer information has been authenticated.

If you are a Performer, in the Electronic Signature window, the following sections and fields are available for you to provide your performer information.


Field	Description
Performer Level	Stepper indication for an operator or a supervisor to be informed of which level they are into. Indicates the Electronic Signature window is available for inputs of the performer information only. Note: This indication is display only when both the Performer and Verifier authentication is required.
Verifier level	This indicator is activated only after the performer authentication is successful and if a verifier signature is required. Note: This indication is display only when both the Performer and Verifier authentication is required.
Authenticate Performer	Enabled only at the performer level. Select to authenticate through UAA to accomplish electronic signature. After selecting this button, a new tab appears for you to enter the UAA credentials. In the User Account Authentication page, enter the following credentials and then select Authenticate. USERNAME: Enter the performer username. PASSWORD: Enter the performer password. Once the authentication is successful, you will be navigated back to the Electronic Signature window, and the button name changes to Unauthenticate Performer. If you need to leave your workstation for a brief period, you can select the Unauthenticate Performer button to ensure that any additional changes will require performer verification. This helps prevent unauthorized changes.
Authenticate verifier	Disabled at the performer level. This button is activated only if a verifier signature is required.
AVAILABLE VERIFIERS	Displays the list of available approvers to choose in your vicinity.
ADD REASONS	Select to expand the section if you want to select a reason. From the available list, select a reason for modification. You can also use the search functionality to select an appropriate reason.
ADD COMMENT	Select to expand the section if you want to add a comment. You can use this section to add a comment, reason, or note to a verifier about your action.
Sign Later	Select to save the changed value and continue to modify the other variable values in the Autolog. Using this, you can perform electronic signature for all the modified values at one go. Note: You must stay in the Activity section and must not navigate to any other page or application. If you have navigated from the Activity section, all the modifications you made are reverted to old values. For more information, refer to Sign Later for Bulk Electronic Signature.
Cancel	Select to cancel the changes and revert to the old value.
Approve	Enabled only after you provide the performer credentials. Select to approve and advance for Verifier authentication. Once you selected this, the verifier level is enabled for the verifier to approve the changes.

The Verifier Level is enabled once the performer has supplied the correct performer electronic signature information and selected the Approve button.

If you are a Verifier, in the Electronic Signature window, the following sections and fields are available for you to provide your verifier information.


Field	Description
Performer Level	Indicates the performer credentials has been authenticated and approved. This indicator is disabled at Verifier Level. Note: This indication is display only when both the Performer and Verifier authentication is required.
Verifier level	This indicator is activated only after the performer authentication is successful and if a verifier signature is required. The Electronic Signature window is available for inputs of the verifier information. Note: This indication is display only when both the Performer and Verifier authentication is required.
Authenticate Verifier	Enabled only at the verifier level. Select to authenticate through UAA to accomplish electronic signature. After selecting this button, a new tab appears for you to enter the UAA credentials. In the User Account Authentication page, enter the following credentials and then select Authenticate. USERNAME: Enter the performer username. PASSWORD: Enter the performer password. Once the authentication is successful, you will be navigated back to the Electronic Signature window, and the button name changes to Unauthenticate Verifier. If you need to leave your workstation for a brief period, you can select the Unauthenticate Verifier button to ensure that any additional changes will require performer verification. This helps prevent unauthorized changes.
AVAILABLE VERIFIERS	Displays the list of available approvers to choose in your vicinity.
ADD REASONS	Select to expand the section if you want to view the reason added by the performer or select a reason from the available list. You can also use the search functionality to select an appropriate reason.
ADD COMMENT	Select to expand the section if you want to view the comments added by the performer or to add a comment. You can use this section to add a comment, reason, or note to the performer about your action.
Reject	Select to reject the modifications made by the performer. Once rejected, the modified value is reverted to the old value. You will notice that a new browser window or tab appears and then closes immediately. This is to properly logout the verifier from the browser session. Note: Ensure that the pop-ups are allowed for this web site. You can disable the Pop-up blocker for the web site by adding an exception in your browser settings. When a pop-up is blocked, the address bar will be marked Pop-up blocked.
Cancel	Select to cancel to log off or unauthenticate. This levels down to the performer level. This helps if you want the performer to make changes to the value based on your suggestion. Once the performer makes the suggested changes, you must again authenticate with verifier credentials and then can approve the changes. You will notice that a new browser window or tab appears and then closes immediately. This is to properly logout the verifier from the browser session. Note: Ensure that the pop-ups are allowed for this web site. You can disable the Pop-up blocker for the web site by adding an exception in your browser settings. When a pop-up is blocked, the address bar will be marked Pop-up blocked.
Approve	Enabled only after you provide the verifier credentials. Select to approve the modifications made by the performer. You will notice that a new browser window or tab appears and then closes immediately. This is to properly logout the verifier from the browser session. Note: Ensure that the pop-ups are allowed for this web site. You can disable the Pop-up blocker for the web site by adding an exception in your browser settings. When a pop-up is blocked, the address bar will be marked Pop-up blocked.