Load preferences dialog

This API call loads the XHTML page named prefs_dlg.html from the current skins folder. The user's current preferences are displayed in this page, and the user is able to change and save his or her preferences from this interface.

Example API call

/servlets3/wietmsd?id=1459781625534&book=s1000d_bike_41&collection=default&time=1459781624066&target=user&action=prefs_dlg&login_name=admin

Parameters

ParameterDescription
targetuser
actionprefs_dlg
idA session ID that was retrieved with or without a specific collection and publication combination
book The name of the publication, such as s1000d_bike_41.
login_nameUsername of the user whose preferences should be loaded and displayed.
collectionThe name of the collection that the publication is registered in, such as default.
timeTo prevent browser-side caching of data, especially with AJAX requests, it is important to make a URL unique. The most effective technique to accomplish this is to include a time parameter that is based on the time at which the call is made.

Returns

On success
HTML page named prefs_dlg.html loaded from the skin.
On failure
Nothing.