The "CSV Exports" feature under the "Utilities" module is a valuable tool for exporting data from the system for various purposes. It allows users to generate CSV (Comma-Separated Values) files containing specific data based on their selection.
Here's how to use each field within the "CSV Exports" form:
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*Export Type:
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This field allows users to specify the type of data they want to export. Users can choose from the following options:
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Invoices: Export data related to invoices generated within the system.
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Estimates: Export data related to cost or price estimates.
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Payments: Export data related to financial transactions, such as payments received.
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Credit Notes: Export data related to credit notes or refunds issued.
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Proposals: Export data related to business proposals or quotes.
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Expenses: Export data related to expenses incurred by the organization.
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*Period:
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This field enables users to define the time frame or date range for the data they want to export. Users can choose from various predefined periods, such as:
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All Time: Export all available data.
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This Month: Export data from the current month.
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Last Month: Export data from the previous month.
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This Year: Export data from the current year.
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Last Year: Export data from the previous year.
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Last 3 Months: Export data from a custom three-month range specified by the user.
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Last 6 Months: Export data from a custom six-month range specified by the user.
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Last 12 Months: Export data from a custom 12-month range specified by the user.
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*Actions:
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This is a button that initiates the export process based on the selected criteria in the "Export Type" and "Period" fields.
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When clicked, the system will generate a CSV file containing the data that matches the specified criteria.
Figure 1 CSV Exports