This article explains the Bulk Operations feature in Scanova, including how to track operations, create new bulk operations, and the types of operations available: Generate, Update, and Download.
The Bulk Operations feature in Scanova allows users to efficiently manage large-scale QR Code tasks. Whether it's generating, updating, or downloading QR Codes in bulk, this feature streamlines the process, saving time and effort. This guide will walk you through how to use bulk operations, track progress, and utilize different operation types.
Users can create Website URL QR Codes and Business Card QR Codes in batches of 100/500 depending on the plan. Note that the Bulk Operations feature is available in the Pro and Enterprise Plans only
A. New Operations
The Bulk Operations feature can be accessed by following the below steps:
- Login to the Scanova Account
- On the left sidebar, click on Bulk Operations
- Click on New Operations
- Choose the Bulk Operation type i.e. Generate, Update, or Download
A.1 Generate QR Codes in Bulk
- The Generate operation allows users to create multiple QR Codes at once using a CSV file
- Each row in the CSV corresponds to a QR Code, with details such as URL or a Business Card information
A.2 Update QR Codes in Bulk
Using this option users can update the content of Website URL QR Codes and update the Names and Tags of all the QR Codes generated in their Scanova Account
A.2.1 QR Code Content
By selecting this option, the user can update the content of up to 100 or 500 Dynamic Website URL QR Codes at a time, depending on the plan limit. A list of all QR Codes in the account can be downloaded by clicking the View QR List button. The data (content encoded in the QR Codes) in the downloaded file can then be modified. After making the necessary changes, the user can save and upload the updated file and click the Update button to apply the changes to the QR Codes in bulk.
A.2.2 QR Code Details
By selecting this option, users can update the names and tags of up to 100 or 500 Dynamic QR Codes (across any category) at once, depending on their plan limit. A list of all QR Codes in the account can be downloaded by clicking the View QR List button. After making the necessary changes to the downloaded file, users can save and upload the edited file to update the names and tags of the selected QR Codes in bulk.
A.3 Download QR Codes in Bulk
The Download operation enables users to download up to 100 or 500 QR Codes at a time, depending on the plan limit
B. Operations tracking
- Login to the Scanova Account
- Click on Bulk Operations on the left sidebar
- On the subsequent screen that appears, click on Operations Tracking. In the table below you can view the status of your Bulk Operations Tasks
B.1 Downloading Batches from Bulk Operations
With the Bulk Operation feature, users can download up to 100 or 500 Dynamic QR Codes at a time, depending on their plan limit. Additionally, after generating a new batch of Dynamic QR Codes, the same batch can be downloaded in various formats without accessing the download tab. Here's how to do it:
- Login to the Scanova Account
- Click on Bulk Operations on the left sidebar
- On the subsequent screen that appears, click on Operations Tracking
- Click on the arrow under the Action column
- Users can specify the desired format and size for downloading the batch
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Click on Download to download the QR Code
A zip folder containing the required QR Codes will be available for download via a link shared in an email. Additionally, progress can be monitored in the Operations Tracking section.
In case of any questions, feel free to reach out to our Customer Relations Team at support@scanova.io