PMS Utilities

PMS Utilities is the central repository that allows administrators (or anyone with the appropriate permissions) to set up and configure ALB. The Utilities screen can be accessed from ALB itself (Utilities link, top right of the Ribbon) or directly by using the Utilities desktop shortcut.

Important Only users with msAdministrator or msPowerUser permissions can access the Utilities area and make changes, and only msAdministrator users can access System Parameters and Licensing and Users. If a user does not have the appropriate permissions, then a message is displayed preventing them from proceeding.

Fig.Utilities screen

Categories

PMS Utilities is broken down into 11 top-level categories—one for each of the different areas that can be administered.

• Core PMS
• Accounts
• Time Recording
• Firm Options
• Administrative Functions (Advanced only)
• Licensing and Users
• System Parameters
• Modules
• Document/Agenda Setup
• Custom Data and Mappings

Each category opens in a new window, which with the exception of System Parameters and UD Modules is split into 2 panes. The left-hand pane uses a tree structure to show the folders available and the right-hand pane shows the contents of each folder. For example, opening Core PMS and clicking the Bank Accounts folder shows the existing accounts in the right-hand pane.

Fig.Core PMS