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Contents of the Import Active Directory ID Screen

Use the fields and options to configure the Import Active Directory ID screen.

Import Active Directory ID

Use the fields in this block to create a new parameter ID or to retrieve a previously saved parameter ID. A parameter ID represents a set of screen selection parameters. After you have saved a parameter ID and its related parameters, you can retrieve them using Query.

You can use the retrieved parameters to produce reports and run processes more efficiently and with greater consistency. The saved parameters are also useful and necessary when you want to run the process as part of a batch job. Many users save a unique set of parameters for each different way they run a report or process. When you select a previously saved parameter ID or parameter description, the associated saved screen selection parameters automatically display as selection defaults. The page setup and print options, if there are any, are also included in the saved parameter ID. You can change any of the associated selection defaults as necessary.

Field Description
Parameter ID

Enter, or click to select, a parameter ID of up to 15 alphanumeric characters. Choose characters for your parameter ID that help identify the type of selections you made on the screen, such as PERIOD or QUARTERLY.

When you save your record, all the selections made on the screen are stored with the parameter ID. Later, you can retrieve the parameter using Query.

You can use the parameter to run the process more efficiently because you can select the parameter ID with its previously defined screen selections. After the default selections display on the screen, you can override the defaults.

Description

Enter, or click to select, a parameter description of up to 30 alphanumeric characters.

Options

Input File

Use the fields in this group box to specify the location and name of the import file.

Field Description
File Location Enter, or click to select, the location from where you want to download a file. You will be able to select the files in this location in the File Name field.
File Name Enter, or click to select, the name of the file you want to import.

Processing Options

Use the options in this group box to configure the import process.

Field Description
Use Default System Settings Select this option to apply the company settings defined in Configure System Settings (SYMSETNG) to individual users during the import.
Update ID Only Select this option to update the Active Directory ID only for each user.
Import Click this button to begin the import process.

Subtasks

Subtask Description
Active Directory Import History Click this link to open the Active Directory Import History subtask to view and manage a log of imported Active Directory IDs.