User`s guide

294 Guardall Director V4.74 User's Guide 21-0381E v4.7.4

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

Guardall 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.