# initWithRecordsToSave:recordIDsToDelete:atomicByZone: Creates a batch of records to modify. ``` - (instancetype) initWithRecordsToSave:(NSArray *) recordsToSave recordIDsToDelete:(NSArray *) recordIDsToDelete atomicByZone:(BOOL) atomicByZone; ``` ## Parameters `recordsToSave` The records to save. `recordIDsToDelete` The identifiers of the records to delete. `atomicByZone` A Boolean value that determines whether CloudKit modifies the specified records atomically by record zone. ## Return Value An initialized change batch. ## Discussion> Important: When using this initializer to create batches, consider the number of records you specify and their combined size. > If you specify too many records, or their combined size is too large, the send operation may fail with an error of type ``doc://com.apple.cloudkit/documentation/CloudKit/CKError/Code/limitExceeded``. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)