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FIT User Permissions



If a FIT user does not have the proper permissions for the 'ibisfit' directory and all sub-directories, FIT may not function correctly.

Window Requirements:

 User must have the following permissions for the 'ibisfit' directory and all sub-directories:
  
  Full Control
  Modify
  Read & Execute
  List Folder Contents
  Read
  Write
  
To check permissions for user:  

  1. Select the ibisfit folder.
  2. Right click >> select "Properties".
  3. Select 'Security' tab (or option).
      

Mac Requirements:
 User must have the following permissions for the 'ibisfit' directory and all sub-directories:
  
  Ownership & Permissions:
  You can Read & Write
  
  Details:
  Owner: user (The user must have admin permissions)
  Access: Read & Write
  
To check permissions for user:  

  1. Select the 'ibisfit' folder.
  2. Select the 'File' drop down menu from the top of your screen. (Main window menu bar).
  3. Select 'Get Info'.
  4. View the contents of the 'Ownership & Permissions:' section. 
Note:  If the user installing FIT is still receiving permission errors, please try the following steps:
  1. Launch the Disk Utility from the Application --> Utilities directory.
  2. Select the 'HD'
  3. Select 'Repair Disk Permissions'
  4. Install FIT




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