What is the MicroStation High Security shortcut used for?


	Applies To

	Product(s):	MicroStation
	Version(s):	System.Data.DataRowView
	Environment:	N\A
	Area:	Configuration
	Subarea:	General
	Original Author:	Carl Myhill, Bentley Technical Support Group

Problem Description

Following the installation of MicroStation several shortcuts are created, but what is the High Security shortcut?

Solution

When starting MicroStation using this shortcut it open MicroStation in High Security mode by setting the variable MS_SECURITY_LEVEL=HIGH. This can be seen by reviewing the shortcuts Target:

The '-ws' command line switch sets the defined variable MS_SECURITY_LEVEL to High.

This is the security level for loading and running applications in MicroStation. Set to NONE to disable security checking. Set to LOW to allow any MDL or other application to be loaded and used. Set to MEDIUM to allow only applications that are digitally signed by Bentley or by a certificate identified by MS_SECURITY_SPC. Set to HIGH to allow only applications that are digitally signed by Bentley. The default is NONE. (MS_SECURITY_LEVEL)