The Xport menu enabler plugin provides tools for exporting and importing data to and from Excel files, offering flexibility in managing worksheets, templates, and data structures. It supports enabling or disabling export and import functionalities through its exportEnabled and importEnabled properties, allowing seamless integration into applications. ## Primary Method
The plugin’s primary method, excelExport, facilitates exporting data from specified data sources to Excel files. Users can customize the process by:
Choosing data attributes
Applying templates
Setting sheet names
Defining column headers
Specifying starting rows and columns This ensures structured and well-formatted Excel outputs tailored to specific requirements.
Features
With features like template support, custom headers, and flexible positioning, excelxport simplifies the interaction with Excel files. It enhances workflows by enabling dynamic data handling and output formatting, making it an essential tool for data-driven applications requiring Excel integration.
Properties Summarized
Type
Name
Summary
Enable the export feature of this plugin.
Enable the import feature of this plugin.
Methods Summarized
Type
Name
Summary
Export to Excel data
Export to Excel data
Export to Excel data
Export to Excel data
Export to Excel data
Export to Excel data
Export to Excel data
Export to Excel data
Properties Detailed
exportEnabled
Enable the export feature of this plugin.
TypeBoolean true if the export feature is enabled; otherwise, false.
Sample
plugins.excelxport.exportEnabled = true;
var isEnabled = plugins.excelxport.exportEnabled;
importEnabled
Enable the import feature of this plugin.
TypeBoolean true if the import feature is enabled; otherwise, false.
Sample
plugins.excelxport.importEnabled = true;
var isEnabled = plugins.excelxport.importEnabled;
Methods Detailed
excelExport(foundSet, dataProviderIds)
Export to Excel data
Parameters
JSFoundSetfoundSet the foundset on which to export
Returns:Array A byte array representing the exported Excel data.
Sample
//export in new byte array
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS in default (new) 'Servoy Data' worksheet
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet');
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name' starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet',3,5);
* //export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name', starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name'], 3, 5);
Returns:Array A byte array representing the exported Excel data.
Sample
//export in new byte array
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS in default (new) 'Servoy Data' worksheet
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet');
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name' starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet',3,5);
* //export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name', starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name'], 3, 5);
Returns:Array A byte array representing the exported Excel data.
Sample
//export in new byte array
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS in default (new) 'Servoy Data' worksheet
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet');
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name' starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet',3,5);
* //export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name', starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name'], 3, 5);
ObjectoutputColumnNames is used to set the column headers independently from the dataprovider names
NumberstartRow row in the foundset at which to start the export
Returns:Array A byte array representing the exported Excel data.
Sample
//export in new byte array
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS in default (new) 'Servoy Data' worksheet
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet');
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name' starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet',3,5);
* //export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name', starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name'], 3, 5);
NumberstartRow row in the foundset at which to start the export
NumberstartColumn column in the foundset at which to start the export
Returns:Array A byte array representing the exported Excel data.
Sample
//export in new byte array
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS in default (new) 'Servoy Data' worksheet
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet');
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name' starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet',3,5);
* //export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name', starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name'], 3, 5);
Returns:Array A byte array representing the exported Excel data.
Sample
//export in new byte array
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS in default (new) 'Servoy Data' worksheet
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet');
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name' starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet',3,5);
* //export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name', starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name'], 3, 5);
ArrayoutputColumnNames is used to set the column headers independently from the dataprovider names
NumberstartRow row in the foundset at which to start the export
Returns:Array A byte array representing the exported Excel data.
Sample
//export in new byte array
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS in default (new) 'Servoy Data' worksheet
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet');
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name' starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet',3,5);
* //export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name', starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name'], 3, 5);
ArrayoutputColumnNames is used to set the column headers independently from the dataprovider names
NumberstartRow row in the foundset at which to start the export
NumberstartColumn column in the foundset at which to start the export
Returns:Array A byte array representing the exported Excel data.
Sample
//export in new byte array
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS in default (new) 'Servoy Data' worksheet
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet');
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name' starting at default(1/1) row/column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name']);
//export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet',3,5);
* //export by adding to templateXLS, in 'mySheet' worksheet, with column names 'ID' and 'Name', starting at 3rd row and 5th column
var bytes = plugins.excelxport.excelExport(forms.form1.foundset, ['id','name'],templateXLS, 'mySheet', ['ID', 'Name'], 3, 5);
