Creating a CSV File from a SQL Table via a MS Access Form

You first have to manually export the table and click the "Advanced" button (during the Export Wizards steps) and create an Export Specification.

Then use code like this on your button:
DoCmd.TransferText acExportDelim, "YourExportSpecificationName", "YourTableName", "C:\YourFolder\Yourfile.csv"

Please keep in mind that we are trying to create this form for my end-user group who will not have a clue on how to manually export a table.  We are hoping to have all of this embedded in the actions of the button. (IE, it exports the data and places it in the appropriate location.

The export needs only to be done once (probably by you).
The manual Export is only needed to create the Export Specification.

After the Export Spec is created you simply run the code I posted on a button...

Okay, understand.  Is there a way to format the output?  For example, I would like the export file data to be a specific order, not necessarily how they are laid out in the database table.  Also, I would like to present only returned without any additional spaces, if possible.

The data will be in the text file in the same order it is in the table.

If you want to sort the text file in a specific order, you can create a sorted query, then export the query..
<Also, I would like to present only returned without any additional spaces, if possible.>
It is not clear what this means...?


Try it first, then report back...

Perfect.  The sorted query worked great and I now have the items in the order that I need.  The only other item is that each field is a set length and is seperated by a 'dashed line'.  My intent for this file is to use it as an import into another application so if there is any way to provide just the data without any leading or following blank spaces.  Thoughts?

Okay. lots of progress so far.  Looks like I was creating a formatted file so I have fixed that and am now created a file on button click.  However, the file I am creating is coming out with comma's as my delimiter instead of pipes, even though I changed it to pipes and am calling the export file specifications.  See below.  Any thoughts?

Private Sub cmdExportButton_Click()

DoCmd.TransferText acExportDelim, ZMatrixTable_Export, "ZMatrixTable Query", "C:\Work\Projects\Export\ZMatrix.txt"

End Sub

Also, is there a way to present a message back stating that the export has taken place and/or completed?

<Any thoughts?>
Can't know without a sample database...

Sample database notes:
1. Back up your database(s).
2. Combine the front and back ends into one database file.
3. Remove any startup options, unless they are relevant to the issue.
4. Remove any records unless they are relevant to the issue.
5. Delete any objects that do not relate directly to the issue.
6. Remove any references to any "linked" files (files outside of the database, Images, OLE Files, ...etc)
7. Remove any references to any third party Active-x Controls (unless they are relevant to the issue)
8. Remove, obfuscate, encrypt, or otherwise disguise, any sensitive data.
9. Compile the code. (From the VBA code window, click: Debug-->Compile)
10. Run the compact/Repair utility.
11. Remove any Passwords and/or security.
12. If a form is involved in the issue, set the Modal and Popup properties to: No
    (Again, unless these properties are associated with the issue)
13. Post the explicit steps to replicate the issue.
14. Test the database before posting.

In other words, ...post a database that we can easily open and immediately see and/or troubleshoot the issue.
And if applicable, also include a clear graphical representation of the *Exact* results you are expecting, based on the sample data.



<Also, is there a way to present a message back stating that the export has taken place and/or completed?>
This is really getting away from the original question, ...lets get the export working first.

JeffCoachman

I have been able to successfully create the CSV file in the proper format.

;-)