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Update user #
When a user clicks the pencil (blue) edit icon, the form is populated with the user’s existing information, and the form enters update mode.
Form Behavior in Update Mode #
Form Validation #
- All validation rules remain the same as in insert mode.
User Name Field #
- The user name is disabled during updates (cannot be modified).
Email Field #
- Must be unique across the entire database (prevents login conflicts).
Image Upload Handling #
- If an old image exists, it is displayed on the left side for preview.
- If a new image is uploaded, it appears on the right side of the upload field.
- Max file size: 200KB.
- The old image can be deleted by clicking the trash icon.
User Role-Based Permissions #
Super Admin Privileges: #
- Can create new users with all form fields.
- Can update other users’ details, except:
- Username (cannot be changed).
- Password (cannot be changed).
- Can delete any user (Admin or Super Admin).
- Has exclusive access to:
- Application Settings
- User Settings Page
Admin Privileges: #
- Cannot access application settings or user settings.
- Cannot delete other users.
Self-Update Rules:
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- A user cannot change their own user type.
- A Super Admin can change another user’s type.
Form Actions & Workflow #
- Reset Button
- Clicking “Reset” resets the form to insert mode.
- Notify User by Email (Checkbox)
- If checked, an email is sent to the created/updated user.
- The email includes all modified form fields.
- Submit Action
- Only updated fields are pushed to the database (no unnecessary updates).\
Access Control Summary #
Action | Super Admin | Admin | Self-User |
Create new users | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Update other users (except username & password) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Change user type | ✅ (for others) | ❌ | ❌ |
Delete users | ✅ (Admin & Super Admin) | ❌ | ❌ |
Access application settings | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Access the user settings page | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
Final Notes #
- The update mode ensures that only modified fields are updated in the database.
- Admins have restricted permissions and cannot modify or delete users.
- Super Admins have full control over user management and system settings.
