Hello people,
I created the complete procedure to generate an Excel file from an entity, but unfortunately, the download widget does not exist for the mobile application ...
I installed by FORGE, file plugin and file transfer plugin and I was able to create the download screen using these plugins.
I am a beginner in OutSystems a and I did not find in the forum, material that is clear and objective.
Can you help me?
Marcelo Sampaio
From your screenshot, it seems that you are restricted on android 11 because updated security so only the app that have that folder can access that folder.
You should use additional app for browsing this folder.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/android-11-cannot-access-android-data-folder.4225293/
Hi,
This is simplified download file :
1. Create server action for creating excel binary, in my example, I create excel from Users entity
So, aggregate Users entity, then use widget RecordListToExcel from Users aggregate, then assign to output type Binary data.
2. On screen button on click, call the server action that created on step 1, then add SaveFile from File plugin
That's it
Thanks
Hello Toto,
I did the procedures you requested me and nothing happens. Could you confirm the procedures in the attached file and tell me what's going on? The screen to be used is:
And button for action and execution is:
Thank you if you can help me with this, because I am still beginner and I need to learn at least the basics.
Hello Marcelo,
It could be because the Save Action => Path property is blank. Toto may have just left it blank for demonstration purposes. Please provide a path where you would like the file to be downloaded and see if that works.
Regards,
AJ
I put it on Path:
"Folder/Mydocs"
And yet, it shows nothing to download ...
Based on your screenshots it seems that you are testing your app in the browser. If you use mobile plugins, then you can only test its functionality on a device.
If you were testing in a browser, then your servicecenter logs are probably reporting a 'cordova plugin is not defined' error. If so, please review this post for relevant information.
Best regards,
Hello Aj.
I tested directly on cell phone too, but unfortunately, nothing happens ...
Hello Marcelo, try the File Viewer Demo!!, you have a lot of samples, and maybe you can test how to download files to your mobile. Also, you have a lot of other situations that you can see happening on those samples!
But have a look, I am going to have a look too!!
What I can see on the samples, is that they have really good ways/best practices to do things. I could manage to open the excel with this and save it. :)
https://www.outsystems.com/forge/component-overview/8322/fileviewerdemo
Hello Márcio,
Unfortunately it did not work, but I noticed testing that there is no creation of the folder in SaveFile action.
Hi Marcelo,
I tried to implement the same use case, and it is working as expected for the Android device (I didn't tested in iOS).
Points to note:
I hope this helps you!
Kind regards,
Benjith Sam
Hello Benjith,
I tried to follow your procedures and nothing happened. Could you send me your .oml file as an example to see what I can be doing wrong? In my routine I did not find mistakes and even erased so much anger ...
Hi Nova,
Refer to the attached .oml file
Hi Benjith...
I followed all your procedures, that is, equally in everything, and it did not help ... I am sharing my .oml file to verify everyone who wants to help me, because I do not know what else to do and besides, I am a beginner ...
Thanks,
Sorry, on weekend I didn't open my laptop.
1. you cannot test this using emulator chrome, you must test on the device (because FilePlugin is using cordova plugin)
2. The file if put empty on the path, it'll go to default folder, that is : you app id (example : com.outsystemscloud.xxx.appname) so on android it'll on this folder : Android/data/com.outsystemscloud.xxx.appname/files
I tried everything and all the information above, but unfortunately, it does not work ...
Share your oml here, I'll check it
Hi Toto,
Thanks for your help...
Your code is already work, the file is saved on the device.
I build the android app and press the download from screen "Relatio"
On my device nothing appears. I have a Galaxy S10...
Hello Toto...
Perfectly. I had to download the total commander on Google Store to find the file ...
Thank you...
Yes, here's how to download a file using a mobile app step-by-step: Check out the app on your phone. Go to the file that you wish to download. To pick the file, tap on it. Search for a download or save option, which is typically indicated by an arrow or cloud. Select the option to download. The file will begin to download, and the notification bar will allow you to track its progress.