build xls/x

This block is part of the files group and was last modified in core v13.0.5.

build xls/x v13.0.5

Generates a xls / xlsx file.

In pins 6 + flow
  • flow
  • filename value required

    The name of the file.

  • extension value required

    The extension of the file, e.g. xls or xlsx.

  • headers array required

    The headers will be used for the first row. If this is filled, the more advanced version (array of arrays) will be disabled. • Hidden when other fields are filled

  • values array required

    The values to be set in the excel sheet. The headers will be used to select the data. If this is filled, the more advanced version (array of arrays) will be disabled. • Hidden when other fields are filled

  • array of arrays array required v13.0.5

    This version allows for a more fine-grained control of what will be pushed to the worksheet. If this is filled, the headers and values will be disabled. • Hidden when other fields are filled

  • options object

    The worksheet options

Out pins 3 + flow
  • flow
  • success condition
  • error value
  • file file

    Output file.

Excel

A typical wiring for build XLS/X: a function trigger starts the flow; value feeds the filename pin; value feeds the extension pin; with values feeds the headers pin; with values feeds the values pin; with values feeds the aoa pin; the flow out pin feeds debug.

Studio canvas example for the build XLS/X block: typical wiring for build XLS/X.

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Version history

Introduced in v13.0.5.


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