There are many similarities between XML Reports and XML Batch Updates. The ways in which the parameters are entered is the same in both systems as is the T-Sql used for the queries. The main differences are :-

• Batch updates modify data or add data to the database.
• Batch updates do not produce output. They can display the total number of records affected.
• The Batch Update XML files need to be in the Batch Updates folder of your system (in a standard installation C:\Program Files\Recorder 6\User Files\Batch Updates)
• Batch updates can only be run by users with Recorder systems manager access level.
• Batch updates are run from Tools/Run Batch Updates menu not from reports.

The following uses of XML batch updates are possibilities

• Maintaining consistency of data
• Verification and Validation routines
• Updating Taxon_List_Item keys for Dictionary changes
• Manipulating data input made through the Recording Card
• Removing unwanted records
• Tidying merges
• Removing duplicated data.

Note:-

If you have existing (pre 6.13 ) XML reports which update the database these will need modifying and moving to the Batch Updates folder.