system.db.exportCSV

note

This function is deprecated.

• If using Ignition 8.1, use system.dataset.exportCSV.
• If using Ignition 8.3, use system.vision.exportCSV.

Description

Exports the contents of a dataset as a CSV file, prompting the user to save the file to disk. This function works exactly the same as system.dataset.exportCSV.

Syntax

system.dataset.exportCSV(filename, showHeaders, dataset)

• Parameters

  • String filename - A suggested filename to save as.
  • boolean showHeaders - If true (1), the CSV file will include a header row.
  • Dataset dataset - The dataset to export.

• Returns

  • String - An Excel-compatible XML-based workbook, with one worksheet per dataset.

• Scope

  • Client