Interlogix VEREX Director - Manual (Page 363)

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Introduction
User data an be imported from an external file
if necessary. Caution: This requires a source
text file with very specific structure (otherwise,
the database can become corrupted). As
such, this feature should not be used by
persons who are unfamiliar with computers or
text file formats.
Authority: This feature requires the authority to edit
users.
Required Software Version and
Licensing
This feature is supported beginning with v3.0
software. No special licensing is needed.
Required Data Format
Refer to the "File Requirements for User
Import" document which is included on the
VEREX Director CD.
Note: This file is not associated with the automated
card import feature.
Importing Card Data Manually
1) As a precaution before using this feature,
ensure you have an up-to-date backup copy
of the database.
For details, refer to "Backing up or Restoring
the Database".
2) Ensure your text file matches the required
structure.
3) Open the File menu, and select Import
Users .
4) Locate and open your file ( [Open], or double-
click) .
5) Follow any additional prompts that appear.
(If errors occur, you may need to fix your file, and
import it again.)
6) When finished, be sure to update the
panel(s) with the new data.
Tip: For any panels that are already
connected/online, this will occur automatically.
Related Topics: "Panel Communications and
Updates"
Manually Importing User-Data From a Text File