Introduction:
Within this post, we demonstrate how to export data within your “Recipe Database” to an external storage device in the form of a .csv file.
Software Version:
EasyBuilder Pro 6.04.02.349+
Instructions:
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In the “Data/History” tab go to “Import/Export”:
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Select “New” at the bottom of the window. Note that this window is where we will see all existing “Import/Export” objects.
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In this window, make sure the “Type” is set to “Recipe Database”, and the correct recipe is selected within the “Recipe” drop-down list. Within this example, we’ll set the “Control Address” to LW-0 and the “File Name Address” to LW-3. Make sure the “Include Folder Path” button has been checked:
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Create a “File Browser” object. This object isn’t necessary for file export, but rather a way to display files that have been added to our external storage device:
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Within this example, we’ll configure the Full (folder+file name) address within the “File Browser Object” to LW-3. However, this address should match the “File Name Address” configured within step 3:
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Click “Ok” when finished.
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Within the “Object” tab click “ASCII”. Within this step, we’ll create an object that will allow you to enter a file name:
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Configure the “address” of the ASCII object to LW-3 or the address that was used within step 3. Ensure that this object is configured to display 20 characters or 10 words:
Note: Within this post, we demonstrate how to modify the character length of an ASCII object.
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Next, click on “Set Word” within the “Object” tab:
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Configure, the “address” to LW-0 or the address used as the “Control address” in step 3. Set the “Style” to “Object Control Command”. Then, set the “Object Type” to “Import Export - Recipe Database” and the “Command” to “Export”:
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Now, you can export a recipe as a .csv file by appending “.csv” to the end of the name you configure during runtime:
Note: After entering a file name, be sure to hit the “Enter” key.
