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01-BI
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Missing Generate Excel/CSV file blocks in Application Automation

Hello everyone,

I am trying to build a simple automation to export data from a Straight Table and send it via email.

The Goal:

  1. Get data from a chart (Straight Table).
  2. Generate an Excel or CSV file with that data.
  3. Send it as an attachment using the "Send Mail" block.

The Problem: I cannot find the "Generate Excel file" or "Generate CSV file" blocks in my Automation block library. I have searched under "Files", "Reporting", and used the search bar with no results.

The "Microsoft Excel" connector blocks are available, but they are too complex for this simple task (requiring Drive IDs, etc.). I am looking for the native/standard blocks to generate a temporary file for attachment.

Questions:

  1. Have these blocks been renamed or moved in recent updates?
  2. Is there a permission or license setting that hides these "File" blocks?
  3. What is the alternative method to convert a List of Data into a CSV attachment for the "Send Mail" block?

Environment:

  • Qlik Cloud SaaS
  • Standard Application Automation

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Hola a todos,

Estoy intentando crear una automatización sencilla para exportar datos de una tabla simple y enviarlos por correo.

El Objetivo:

  1. Obtener datos de un gráfico (Get Straight Table Data).
  2. Generar un archivo Excel o CSV con esos datos.
  3. Enviarlo adjunto usando el bloque "Send Mail".

El Problema: No logro encontrar los bloques "Generate Excel file" ni "Generate CSV file" en la librería de bloques. He buscado en las categorías "Files" y "Reporting" y en el buscador general sin éxito.

Los bloques del conector "Microsoft Excel" sí aparecen, pero requieren configuraciones complejas de Drive que quiero evitar. Busco los bloques nativos para generar archivos temporales.

Preguntas:

  1. ¿Estos bloques han sido renombrados o movidos recientemente?
  2. ¿Existe alguna restricción de licencia o permisos que oculte estos bloques de Archivos?
  3. ¿Cuál es la alternativa actual para convertir una Lista de Datos en un adjunto CSV para el bloque de correo?

Gracias por su ayuda.

 

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salmankojar
Partner - Creator II
Partner - Creator II

Hi @01-BI There is no generate CSV file block in Qlik Automate.You need to use a CREATE FILE block from any one of the Online Storage Connectors (Google Cloud Storage,Microsoft Onedrive,etc). After CREATE FILE block you should use WRITE LINE TO FILE block and then SAVE FILE BLOCK when you finish writing to the file. After that open the same file using OPEN FILE block and then through SMTP Mail or Microsoft Outlook mail block u can attach the file you opened.i have attached an automation template which can help you for creating CSV file.