This feature lets you automatically save the contents of tables at a specified interval. You can save the exported data in a delimited text (.csv or .txt) or HTML format.
Access the Auto Export toolbar by right-clicking anywhere in a table and selecting Auto Export. The toolbar appears at the top of the table.
Click areas in the window for more information.
- Auto Export File Name
- Select a file for your auto export. Click the File Settings button to open the Auto Export File Settings window
where you can enter a filename, and select a destination folder and file type (HTML or a Delimited Text spreadsheet-compatible format). Select the appropriate File Management option:
- Append - Appends the current data being exported to the data in the existing file.
- Replace - Replaces the data in the existing file with the current data being exported.
- Timestamp - Creates a new file of the same name plus the current date and time.
- Frequency
- Set the auto export interval by entering a value and using the drop-down list to specify the unit of time.
- File Settings Button
- Lets you select a file for your auto export. Opens the Auto Export File Settings window where you can enter a filename, and select a destination folder and file type (HTML or delimited text CSV spreadsheet-compatible format).
NOTE: You can further customize the appearance of tables exported in HTML format using an HTML or text editor to modify the FlexTable.properties file. Refer to How to Set the Appearance of Exported (HTML) Tables for more information.
- Start Button
- Starts the auto export. The export is performed immediately and then again at the specified frequency. The Start button changes to a Stop button, allowing you to stop the auto export function, if desired. If the Frequency is set to Once, the Start button will not change to Stop.
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