Large numbers of users can be added to the system from the Batch Create Users page. Using a batch file, users are entered into the system quickly and without having to go through the Create User page to add each user.
Note: If using a batch file created for a previous version of Blackboard Learning System, verify that the fields are in the correct order for the current version. If necessary, reformat the file so that the fields are in the correct order before processing the batch create.
Click Batch Create Users from the Users section of the System Control Panel.
The table below details the entry fields on the Batch Create Users page.
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File Location: |
Enter the location of the batch user file. Or, click Browse to open up the file directory, then locate and select the file. The field will populate with the selected file. |
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Delimiter Type of Your File: |
Select the delimiter option to be used on the batch user file entered in the File Location field. If Automatic is selected, the batch file will be analyzed and the delimiter determined based on the frequency of that character in the file. |
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Batch files are .txt files that hold large quantities of information to upload to the system. Each batch utility contains specific instructions on creating the batch file. The following batch file standards are universal.
· Fields must be enclosed in double quotes.
Example: “John”
· Each field must be separated with a delimiter. Commas, colons, or tabs may be used, however, you may not use more than one as a delimiter in a batch file.
Example: “John”,”Smith”
· Each record must be separated by a hard return.
Example: “John”,”Smith”
“Larry”,”Smith”
Each batch file should not exceed 500 records due to time out restrictions associated with most browsers.
The following special characters should never be used in an attribute such as a User Name, password, database user, Course ID, and so forth.
%&#<>=+
These characters are only safe to use when adding content into a text box, such as adding the description for a course.
When creating attributes a good rule to follow is to only use alphanumeric characters, underscores, dots, and dashes (do not use spaces!).