createXLSX

To dynamically create customizable, styled, multi-sheet Excel files directly from databases

With this function, you can create an XLSX file with customizable content and multiple sheets, reflecting the data and style defined in the input parameters.

The resulting file is saved directly in Ninox, offering dynamic data management and formatting options.

Syntax

createXLSX(nid, any, string)

Return

file

Examples

Using `createXLSX`

To create an Excel file with the createXLSX function:

Create a Button field: When clicked, the button triggers a function to create an Excel file from the data provided in the formula editor.
Create an Image field: Serves a link, allowing you to download the file directly.

Enable edit mode and click the On click field. In the formula editor:
1. Define the columns and rows.
2. Define the worksheet structure.
3. Use the createXLSX function.
4. Define styles and formatting (optional).
5. Save the script. Create the Excel file by clicking the button.

Define columns and rows

First, create an object to define the columns:

let columns = [
	{
		header: "Name",
		key: "name",
		width: 10,
	}, 
	{
		header: "Age",
		key: "age",
		width: 10
	}, 
	{
		header: "URL",
		key: "url",
		width: 30
	}, 
	{
		header: "Description",
		key: "description",
		width: 20
	}
];

Next, define the rows. You can use #special-supported-fields, if you need to: