Large numbers of users can be removed from the system through the Batch Remove Users from the System page. Using a batch file, users are quickly removed from the system. Removed user records cannot be restored they must be recreated. A removed user that is recreated will not retain any of the settings or data associated with the old user record.
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.
Click Batch Remove Users from the System from the Users section of the System Control Panel.
The table below details the entry fields on the Batch Remove Users from the System 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 path to 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.