Knowledge base 181: HID Asure ID Software with Identity Access 9

Knowledge base 181: HID Asure ID Software with Identity Access 9

Controlsoft Identity Access 9 install includes a copy of HID Asure ID® 7.  This is an ideal choice for organizations looking for affordable and easy-to-use photo ID card software with direct integration with the Controlsoft Identity Access database.
Requirements:
- Identity Access 9 installation files (Accessible from https://www.controlsoft.com/login/)
- Asure ID License (Part Number: IA-AID)


Installing HID Asure ID:

1. During the Controlsoft Identity Access 9 installation, tick 'Advanced' when you see the screen below:



2. Click [Next] and then tick 'Install Asure ID Card Designer':


3. The AsureID setup will start. First, select the Language you require:



4. Click [Next], then read and [Accept] the License Agreement

5.  Select where the Files are to be installed, then click [Next]

6. Following the installation, untick all Installation Options and click [Finish]



7.   The Controlsoft Identity Access Installation will then continue

Creating a Card Design

1. Open the Asure ID Card Designer within the  Identity Access User Interface select Management then select the Asure ID button



2. Choose your type of card and whether you want a portrait or landscape card.
3. To map a field from Identity Access, click on Data Field from the menu icons and draw a box where you want the information pulled from IA placed on the card. Under Field Name select the Field to be mapped, i.e. IA_FNAME for First Name, IA_LNAME for Last Name, IA_FLNAME for First and Last Name, as shown below.


4. To add a photo to the card, select the Photo icon, then draw a box where the photo is to be placed on the card. Edit the field name to be IA_Photo.


For further detailed information on how to use Asure ID, please refer to the HID documentation installed with the software.

5. Once you have completed your card design click on File and Save Template. Exit the AsureID Card Designer, then restart the Identity Access User Interface for the new Card Design to be used.


Printing a card for an employee/visitor/contractor

1. To Print a card from within Identity Access, select Management then Select Employee / Visitor / Contractor as appropriate.

2. Click on the User or Users you wish to print (hold down the [Ctrl] key to select multiple Users) and select .


3. Select the relevant Template for the user and select Print


Click [Print] and select the required Printer.

If you have any problems with the steps above please email support@controlsoft.com