CSV¶

The CSV (Comma Separated Values) format is widely used, but its implementation varies due to the lack of standardization. DataFlex Reports provides several options to enable users to customize and generate the specific CSV format they require.

In most CSV files, the comma serves as the default 'Value separator,' although it's common to encounter implementations using semicolons or pipe characters. To handle instances where these characters might appear within values, a 'character delimiter,' typically a double quote, is used.

CSV files typically represent data in a grid of rows and columns. However, identifying special sections like report, page, and group headers and footers within a CSV file can be challenging. By default, these sections are excluded from CSV exports, but users can choose to include them by selecting the checkboxes labeled 'Export report sections,' 'Export page sections,' and 'Export group sections.'

Additionally, the 'Open file after export' checkbox prompts the operating system to utilize the associated tool for the file extension, facilitating automatic file opening.