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It is worth noting that in version 1.9 the interface for batch-uploading users is significantly different than in 1.8 and previously. In 1.9 the options have been split into two pages; first the file gets uploaded and parsed, then you tell Moodle what you want it to do with that file. E.g. you do not get to choose whether the file should update existing accounts until page 2. | It is worth noting that in version 1.9 the interface for batch-uploading users is significantly different than in 1.8 and previously. In 1.9 the options have been split into two pages; first the file gets uploaded and parsed, then you tell Moodle what you want it to do with that file. E.g. you do not get to choose whether the file should update existing accounts until page 2. | ||
=== This page needs serious work for 1.9=== | |||
In MoodleSpeak of 1.9 this page can use some serious work. I suspect the language is left from older versions of Moodle. | |||
In short: Upload Users is about Authentication, Flat File is about Enrolment. Flat File is probably a poor name but we can not do anything about it except not use it on this page. While both Authentication and Enrolment use a special text file for bulk uploads, each has a different set of data fields and each is processed differently by the interface.--[[User:chris collman|chris collman]] 15:08, 24 July 2008 (CDT) | |||
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I copied text from the help file to this page. Please let me know if this is not the way to go. I felt that the Docs should be self-sufficient without the "online help files". --Samuli Karevaara 02:39, 1 September 2006 (CDT)
- Hi Samuli, it's not necessary to copy all help file text into the documentation wiki, however it can sometimes help. --Helen Foster 03:09, 4 October 2007 (CDT)
Possible inconsistency or lack of clarity
It's not obvious whether these two sections contradict each other:
- Note: If a user is already registered in the Moodle user database, this script will return the userid number (database index) for that user, and will enrol the user as a student in any of the specified courses WITHOUT updating the other specified data
- By default Moodle assumes that you will be creating new user accounts, and skips records where the username matches an existing account. However, if you set "Update existing accounts" to Yes, the existing user account will be updated.
Is the former an exception to the latter? Does adding an existing user to a course and/or group count as 'updating'? --David Scotson 13:37, 6 September 2006 (CDT)
What is meant "set "Update existing accounts" to Yes" ?? Where can i find it in moodle?
As far as I can tell, uploading users with "update" off doesn't affect enrollments in any way. This is from personal experience and from looking at the code. The help file is incorrect.
Can some more clarity be added about csv file types, it seems that the instructions for uploading files for user accounts say just .txt files ( Since a CSV file is a simple text file (ASCII or Unicode) maybe it should be listed as a acceptable file type for uploading. GM 05/28/08 Moodle rooms assignment 14.1
Changes in 1.9
It is worth noting that in version 1.9 the interface for batch-uploading users is significantly different than in 1.8 and previously. In 1.9 the options have been split into two pages; first the file gets uploaded and parsed, then you tell Moodle what you want it to do with that file. E.g. you do not get to choose whether the file should update existing accounts until page 2.
This page needs serious work for 1.9
In MoodleSpeak of 1.9 this page can use some serious work. I suspect the language is left from older versions of Moodle.
In short: Upload Users is about Authentication, Flat File is about Enrolment. Flat File is probably a poor name but we can not do anything about it except not use it on this page. While both Authentication and Enrolment use a special text file for bulk uploads, each has a different set of data fields and each is processed differently by the interface.--Chris collman 15:08, 24 July 2008 (CDT)
