ExportCSV
The ExportCSV() function takes a data block and exports it into a CSV file. This function is only available in the Quintessence Language (for example, Reports).
Syntax:
ExportCSV(Data, File, [useQuotes])- In the Quintessence Editor (Studio) using Python language, use:
Qx.ExportCSV()
ⓘ See parameter descriptions
| Data | The data that will be exported. |
| File | The path to the CSV file to export. |
| UseQuotes (optional) | Add quotes around each value. |
Remarks:
- Default parameters are:
- UseQuotes:
False
- UseQuotes:
- This function does not return any value when executed successfully.
- If the CSV file exists any existing data in the file will be overwritten.
Examples:
The examples provided below are based on fictitious data for illustrative purposes only.
> Example 1: Export data into a CSV file
Data is stored in a variable called data_set.
data_to_export := ExportCSV(data_set, "C:\Generated data.csv", True);This will export the data in data_set into a CSV file called Generated data on the C: drive. Every value in data_set will be wrapped in quotes.
