BIRT Export Data

Hi,

I am using BIRT 2.3.1 .I have generated a report successfully.I am trying to export the data to CSV format.When i click export data i get a dialog box opened.It shows a list of result sets like ELEMENT_1114,ELEMENT_822 etc..and i understand that it is refering the Table and grid id's.Based on these id,we are fetching the columns and showing it in the 'Available Columns ' List.As far it is , i am able to export data successfully.
But my client's requirement is quite different

1. i need to show all the column available in the report .
2. if click export it should export all column values in CSV format.
3. Or else if i multi select columns,then that particular columns should be export to CSV

Hope you can understand my requirement.Please help me to do this.Looking forward from you.

Thanks,
Jac

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bhanley

Are you referring to exporting columns in the data set that are not present in the table rendered into the report?

Jac

Hi, 
I donot want the way the export data that works now in 2.3.1.I need to customize that parameter box.I need to know how to do it?Please read my post again. 
 
Thanks, 
Jac 
 
<blockquote class='ipsBlockquote' data-author="bhanley">Are you referring to exporting columns in the data set that are not present in the table rendered into the report?</blockquote>

gcottle

Hi Jac,

As you already said, the current simple BIRT “Export Data” dialog doesn’t meet your customer’s requirements.

However, have you tried the Interactive Viewer? It allows the user to hide/show columns directly in the report (this might be more user-friendly for the user instead of having to select columns from a list) and then only those columns which remain displayed are exported when the user selects “Export Content”.

Your customer might also be impressed with all the other features the Interactive Viewer offers such as being able to edit the column order/sorting/font etc. before exporting.

If you simply want to have a list of columns which the user can select and then export in one go I think you’ll have to do some customization or submit a new feature request for BIRT. Maybe someone else in the community can suggest something. If you urgently need some help and have Support with Actuate they might be able to help, or the professional consultancy group from Actuate would be able to provide some help, but that would be at a charge.

Hopefully the Interactive Viewer will meet your requirements.

Regards,

Graham