How To Export Data from jqGrid to CSV

Exporting Data to CSV from jqGrid

jqGrid provides functionality to export its data to CSV format easily using JavaScript. Exporting data to CSV is a fundamental feature that allows for data analysis and record-keeping outside the web application.

• jqGrid provides functionality to export its data to CSV format easily using JavaScript. Exporting data to CSV is a fundamental feature that allows for data analysis and record-keeping outside the web application.

• Using JSONToCSVConvertor

  To export jqGrid data to CSV, you can use the JSONToCSVConvertor function. This utility converts JSON data into CSV format, which can then be downloaded or used further. The method is straightforward and leverages the existing data within jqGrid.

• Getting jqGrid Data

  Use the method jqGrid("getGridParam", "data") to retrieve data from the grid. This method fetches the JSON data currently displayed in the grid, forming the first parameter to be passed to the JSONToCSVConvertor function.

• Setting Parameters for JSONToCSVConvertor

  The JSONToCSVConvertor function provides several parameters:The first parameter is the JSON data retrieved from jqGrid.The second parameter is the report title, which you can set to any string value.The third parameter, set to true, ensures that CSV headers are included.The fourth parameter is an array of headers, typically obtained from $(grid).jqGrid("getGridParam", "colNames").The fifth parameter is an array of column names to exclude, such as ["_id_"].The sixth parameter is the filename for the downloaded CSV file.

• The first parameter is the JSON data retrieved from jqGrid.
• The second parameter is the report title, which you can set to any string value.
• The third parameter, set to true, ensures that CSV headers are included.
• The fourth parameter is an array of headers, typically obtained from $(grid).jqGrid("getGridParam", "colNames").
• The fifth parameter is an array of column names to exclude, such as ["_id_"].
• The sixth parameter is the filename for the downloaded CSV file.

• Example Usage

  Here is an example of using JSONToCSVConvertor to export data from a jqGrid with the ID "grid":JSONToCSVConvertor( $(grid).jqGrid("getGridParam", "data"), $("#reportHeader").text().trim(), true, $(grid).jqGrid("getGridParam", "colNames"), ["_id_"], "Report");

• Considerations

  It is important to consider which columns to exclude during export. In this example, the _id_ column is excluded. The report title and other labels should be appropriately set to match the context of your data export.

• Server-Side Export

  While the client-side method is useful for many applications, exporting large datasets may require server-side implementation due to performance limitations. For such scenarios, you will need to write server-side code to handle the data export.

• Conclusion

  Exporting data from jqGrid to CSV is a powerful feature that can be efficiently implemented using the JSONToCSVConvertor function. Proper configuration of parameters and consideration of data size and excluded columns will enhance the utility and performance of your data exports.