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
    flow
  • filename required
    value

    The name of the file.

  • extension required
    value

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

  • headers required
    array

    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 required
    array

    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 required v13.0.5
    array

    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
    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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