Grouper: Create a Composite Group

Grouper allows for creation of composite groups. 

Creating a Composite Group

This function requires administrative privileges

If you don't have admin privileges, submit a Grouper Access Request Form,  and the Grouper team will create a new composite group for you.

For those with admin access privileges: 

  1. Create a Group
  2. Select the More Actions button in the top right. The available actions are displayed.
  3. Select Edit Composite. The edit group composite page is displayed.
  4. Select Yes. The page expands and displays the composite group settings.
    the create composite group window. There are fields for the first factor group and second factor group, as well as a selector for the type of operation: either intersection or complement
  5. Enter a group name or ID as the First factor group.
  6. Select the Operation of choice based on how you want to combine the groups:
    • And (intersection) 
      • This will result in the members that are in both groups.
    • Not (complement)
      • This will result in members that are in the First Factor Group but NOT in the Second Factor Group. 
  7. Enter a group name or ID as the Second factor group.
  8. Select Save. The success message is displayed at the top of the page, and the group membership page is displayed.

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