I need to stimulate a user for an ESS Address Change Process

Question

Here’s some background..  We want Hourly people to put data in Corporate Internal Site and have it execute the front end ESS process (there are only 4 processes to build).  We want the salaried population to go directly to ESS and execute the same process.  We want the same process and workflow for both groups to be the same as the end state.
Let me give you an example how I see this working  Process = Employee fills out address change, which triggers several more processes in workflow downstream.
Normal ESS would say (For Salaried).. they log on ESS and fill out form and SAP processes execute workflow through a human flow of processes before the database does final update.
For Hourly, they go to Corporate Internal Site and fill out adobe form.   I need the outcome of that form to simulate an ESS portal process.. just as if the employee had signed on to ESS and did it online. I need the outcome of that form to load to the PORTAL front end ESS.
•     That means I need you to simulate an employee logon (so security and OM routing is read for that employee).  Assume that employee id is also employee password.
•     And create an employee sign on.. then load an address change record, and when save is simulated.. the normal ESS process executes the workflow for the process to continue ...
Goal is both data collections work the same. .  What I don't want is two processes for the same event.  I don't want a front end and a back end process for ESS. 
How can I do that using XI connector?

Answer 1

I can see how it'd be possible to copy of one user's info into another's folder by temporarily changing ownership permissions. This would get you to your "start her out with all the same...." point.
itunes/iphoto libraries would be straightforward, as you've found - sharing documents too.
It can be done - but if you'll forgive me - I'll wait a day or so in case someone posts an easy- no playing with permissions-solution that saves you a lot of hassle.
Another option is to set up a "video editing" user that you use when you want a clear desktop/no other programs loaded etc environment. You can enable fast user switching in sys prefs-accounts - so it's really no bother to change quickly; & have your various video stuff easily accessible to you - yet switch back almost instantly to a normal account with mail/safari etc all running. This may be a better idea if your editing needs loads of memory & pushes the processor to near it's limit.