EASQLToCSVFile

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Overview

Executes a SQL query and exports results to CSV file format. Supports saving to local file system or remote servers via FTP/FTPS/SFTP protocols. Includes date formatting capabilities and dynamic path generation using Tempo templates.

When This Action Runs

Manual execution for generating data exports, reports, or automated file transfers to external systems requiring CSV format data.

How It Works

  1. Executes SQL query - Runs the provided SQL query against the database
  2. Processes results - Formats data including special date formatting from column aliases
  3. Generates CSV content - Converts query results to CSV format with specified delimiter
  4. Renders file path - Uses Tempo template to generate dynamic file path
  5. Saves file - Writes CSV to local file system or uploads to remote server

Parameters

Parameter 1: SQL Statement (Required) - SQL query to execute and export

Example Query:

select code,creationDate [creationDate#ddMMyyy HH:mm:ss] from Employee

Parameter 2: Delimiter (Required) - CSV field delimiter (e.g., , or ; or |)

Parameter 3: Path Tempo (Required) - Dynamic file path template using Tempo syntax

Parameter 4: Headers Line (Optional) - CSV column headers (uses SQL column names if empty)

Parameter 5: Protocol (Optional) - Transfer protocol: local, ftp, ftps, or sftp (default: local)

Parameter 6: Server URL (Optional) - Remote server address (required for FTP protocols)

Parameter 7: Server Port (Optional) - Server port (21 for FTP, 990 for FTPS, 22 for SFTP)

Parameter 8: Server User (Optional) - Username for remote server authentication

Parameter 9: Server Password (Optional) - Password for remote server authentication

Database Tables Affected

  • Query Target Tables - Reads from tables specified in the SQL query
  • File System - Creates CSV files on local or remote file systems

Module: core

Full Class Name: com.namasoft.infor.domainbase.util.actions.EASQLToCSVFile

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