Export Search Result

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Depending on your Search Target, then search result may be exported in two different formats:

  • XML Export – exports to a file in XML format.
  • Text Export – exports to a file in CSV format. This comma separated file may be opened with e.g. Excel.
Note.jpg The file format CSV has its limitations. As an example non-Latin characters are not supported.
Warning.jpg When you open the CSV file in Excel, Excel will automatically interpret data like 1-10 as 10-Jan.

Therefore check carefully the result in Excel before sharing the export result with others. A workaround for this Excel behaviour is described here.

Csv Excel correct data type.png
Csv Excel changed to date.png
Csv Excel changed to date2.png
How it should be Excel transforms to Date Result if you change to Text

To Export data from the selected row(s) to a file:

  1. Select the row(s) that you would like to export to a file. If you do not select any row(s) all rows will be exported.
  2. Click the FieldReportExportIcon.png button.
  3. The Export Options window displays.
    Export Options Window

    Export Options Window

  4. If you select the Text Export option, you can select the columns that you would like to include in the export file.
    Export Options Window – Text Export

    Export Options Window – Text Export

  5. Click the OK button.
  6. Specify the directory to which you would like to export the file and the name of the file.
  7. Click the Save button.
    Xml Export confirm.png
    Export confirmation window
  8. The Export finished window displays.
  9. Click the OK button.