Views Data Export

Module Type: 
External Support
Sitewide Tags: 
Views

Use to export content from a view as either a CSV, DOC, TXT, XLS, XML file. This module allows you to button or link that will export the data listed in your Fields listing of the Data Export display. The link/button can be attached to a specific display that represents the data you are exporting.

Creating the Export File 

Using an existing view that has a Page display with the data that you want to export:

  1. Select +Add and choose Data Export to create a new Display.
  2. In the Format section of the Views interface, choose one of the data types to export (CSV, DOC, TXT, XLS, XML).
  3. Add the fields you want to be exported, most likely the fields for the view that you are linking the export to. 
  4. Add a path to the Data Export Settings section.
  5. Attach it to the display that represents what will be downloaded.

Save the View and the icon displays below the View.