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Assuming your extra users are sticking to the processing and setup screen & will not be wanting to change patches etc, then you could use the iPad’s Guided Access function.
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202612
https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Guided-Access-to-Disable-Parts-of-an-iPad-Screen
I’ve just tried it out, and it gives some “extra” things you may consider a benefit too.
One simple rectangle can cover all Mute, On, & Pre/Post buttons – though it would also cover Pan.
It will also cover Mute Groups when you select that tab (or put them in custom strip) though you could still access them by putting them on a soft key if needed.
On the home page, the Shut Down button is protected which can only be a good thing!!!!
If you need Pan, then two smaller rectangles would leave that available, though wouldn’t protect the Shut Down button any more.
It’s a little fiddly to get the areas you want to lock, in exactly the correct place, but you only need to do it once for each iPad & after the first time is quite quick. Hint – don’t try to draw the long thin rectangle you want, just make a large square, then drag the corners to the right place.
Assuming your users can be trusted, I see no reason for them not to have the access code for set up, so that they can turn the restrictions on & off as they wish.
Dick Rees 7 years, 4 months ago.
