Data Export
Explore options for exporting data from BijouCore entities to various formats for external use.
📤 Overview
Data Export capabilities allow you to extract entity data from your BijouCore application for use in external systems, reporting tools, data analysis, or archiving purposes.
BijouCore provides multiple approaches to exporting data, from built-in export features to API-based extraction, with support for various formats and filtering options.
Coming soon: This section provides an overview of planned data export capabilities. More detailed documentation will be available as these features are released.
🔍 Export Methods
UI-Based Export
Export data directly from the user interface:
- Table Export: Export data from list views with current filters and sorting
- Bulk Export: Export selected records or specific entity data
- Report Export: Export formatted reports with data and visualizations
- Dashboard Export: Export dashboard insights as structured data
API-Based Export
Programmatically extract data using APIs:
- OData Queries: Extract filtered, sorted, and paginated data
- Batch Export: Extract large volumes of data in chunks
- Custom Endpoints: Create specialized export endpoints with transformation logic
- Webhook Integration: Push data exports to external systems when triggered
For more details on OData querying, see the Entity API (OData) documentation.
Automated Export
Schedule and automate regular data exports:
- Scheduled Jobs: Set up recurring export jobs with time-based scheduling
- Event-Triggered: Export data when specific events or conditions occur
- Workflow Integration: Include export steps in business process workflows
- Notification: Receive alerts when exports complete or encounter errors
📂 Supported Formats
Common Export Formats
| Format | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| CSV | Comma-Separated Values text format | Spreadsheets, data analysis, universal compatibility |
| Excel (XLSX) | Microsoft Excel spreadsheet format | Business users, formatted reports with multiple sheets |
| JSON | JavaScript Object Notation | Web applications, API integration, preserving data structure |
| XML | Extensible Markup Language | Legacy system integration, document-oriented data |
| Portable Document Format | Formal reports, printable documents, fixed layouts |
Format Configuration Options
Customize export formats to meet specific requirements:
| Option | Applicable Formats | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Delimiter | CSV | Character to separate values (comma, tab, semicolon) |
| Encoding | CSV, XML, JSON | Character encoding (UTF-8, ASCII, etc.) |
| Include Headers | CSV, Excel | Whether to include field names as the first row |
| Formatting | Excel, PDF | Style options for cells, fonts, colors, and layouts |
| Nested Data | JSON, XML | How to handle hierarchical relationships |
⚙️ Export Configuration
Data Selection
Control what data is included in your export:
- Field Selection: Choose specific fields to include or exclude
- Filtering: Apply criteria to export only matching records
- Sorting: Determine the order of exported records
- Pagination: Export data in manageable chunks
- Related Data: Include information from related entities
Data Transformation for Export
Transform data during the export process:
- Field Mapping: Rename fields for external compatibility
- Data Conversion: Transform values to match required formats
- Calculated Fields: Include computed values not stored in the entity
- Aggregation: Include summary information with the exported data
- Formatting: Apply formatting for dates, numbers, and currencies
Security Considerations
Ensure data security during export:
- Permission Enforcement: Only export data the user has permission to access
- Field-Level Security: Respect field-level permissions during export
- Sensitive Data Handling: Options for masking or excluding sensitive information
- Audit Logging: Track export activities for compliance and security
- Encryption: Secure exported data with encryption when appropriate
Best Practices
- Include metadata (export date, parameters, version) with exports
- Plan large exports during off-peak hours to minimize performance impact
- Consider compression for large exports to reduce file size
- Implement timeout handling for long-running exports
- Test export formats with the target systems that will consume the data
- Document export configurations for reusability and knowledge sharing