Step Details | |
| Introduced in Version | 4.0.0 | 
| Last Modified in Version | 8.2.0 | 
| Location | Data > Excel and CSV | 
The Export Entities to CSV step exports an entity as a CSV file with specific fields
Properties
Inputs
| Property | Description | Data Type | 
|---|---|---|
| Field Names | A list of strings representing the fields | String | 
| Type Name | The full name for the datatype | String | 
Outputs
| Property | Description | Data Type | 
|---|---|---|
| Sample File | The outputted file containing a list of the specified datatype | FileData | 
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Common Errors
Value cannot be null (Parameter 'T')
The step requires the fully qualified name for a datatype in order to be used, for example PerformanceTesting.ExampleList. The input is case sensitive and must match exactly
Exception Message:
Exception Stack Trace: DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.ErrorRunningFlowStep: Error running step Export Entities to CSV 1[ExportToCSV] in flow [Testing Flow]: Value cannot be null. (Parameter 'T') ---> System.ArgumentNullException: Value cannot be null. (Parameter 'T')
   at DecisionsFramework.Data.ORMapper.DynamicORM.Fetch(Type T, Boolean includeDeleted, Boolean runChecksum)
   at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.CoreSteps.DataBase.ExportToCSV.Run(StepStartData data)
   at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.FlowStep.RunStepInternal(String flowTrackingID, String stepTrackingID, KeyValuePairDataStructure[] stepRunDataValues, AbstractFlowTrackingData trackingData)
   at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.FlowStep.Start(String flowTrackingID, String stepTrackingID, FlowStateData data, AbstractFlowTrackingData trackingData, RunningStepData currentStepData) 
   --- End of inner exception stack trace ---Could not find the field name
The input for the field name is case sensitive. The casing must match how it is defined for the datatype.
Exception Message:
Exception Stack Trace: DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.ErrorRunningFlowStep: Error running step Export Entities to CSV 1[ExportToCSV] in flow [Testing Flow]: could not find field name ---> DecisionsFramework.LoggedException: could not find field name
   at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.CoreSteps.DataBase.ExportToCSV.Run(StepStartData data)
   at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.FlowStep.RunStepInternal(String flowTrackingID, String stepTrackingID, KeyValuePairDataStructure[] stepRunDataValues, AbstractFlowTrackingData trackingData)
   at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.FlowStep.Start(String flowTrackingID, String stepTrackingID, FlowStateData data, AbstractFlowTrackingData trackingData, RunningStepData currentStepData) 
   --- End of inner exception stack trace ---Related Information
Training Video:
Dynamic Excel Creation