Depending on the workflow configuration, users may be required to enter an electronic signature when setting specific workflow states on files. See Entering electronic signatures. You can set compliance options to specify the maximum number of attempts users have to enter the correct signature password before they are logged out, the signature components, and a certification message to display with the signature to meet regulatory compliance requirements.
1. Choose Tools > Administration > Server Options.
The Server Options dialog box opens.
2. Select Compliance from the Mainline Options category.
3. Select the Maximum attempts before logging out a user to specify the number of failed attempts to enter the correct electronic signature password before users are automatically logged out. Any unsaved changes are discarded when the user is logged out. The default value is 3 attempts. You can select a value between 1 and 10 or select <unlimited> to allow unlimited attempts.
4. Select a Signature Components option to specify if users are required to enter their password (One component required) or their username and password (Two components required).
5. Select Signature meaning is required to require users to enter a reason for signing off on files in the selected state.
A signature meaning that indicates review, approval, responsibility, or authoring of files is required for Title 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
6. Enter a Certification and testimony message to display in the Signature Required dialog box.
This read-only message is displayed in the dialog box to explain the purpose of the signature, which is required for Title 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
7. Click OK to save the changes.