What is Design Mode and How is it Used?

What is Design Mode and How is it Used?

Doors.NET Design Mode Overview

 

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The Design Mode feature is only enabled if you are a System Administrator. If you have the standard version of Doors.NET you will also need to have Advanced View enabled.

 


The feature allows you to perform a variety of administrative tasks, many of which can save you a considerable amount of time.


  • Editing and Using Cardholder Templates

  • Creating new Cardholder Custom Labels

  • Editing Default Reader LED Modes

  • Exporting and Importing Controller Settings

  • Moving Controllers to a Different Gateway

  • Retrieving Buffered Event Information

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