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[jay41]

Hi bot during the csv export in datatable. The number after the dot(.) is not added. Here's my code.

customize: function (csv) {
var rows = csv.split('\n');
var row1 = ['<?php echo _('Total Transaction:'); ?>', '4'];
var row2 = ['<?php echo _('Total Amount:'); ?>', '17.000'];
var row3 = ['', ''];
rows.unshift(row1.join(','));
rows.unshift(row2.join(','));
rows.unshift(row3.join(','));
var modifiedCsv = rows.join('\n');
return modifiedCsv;
}

After export as csv the 17.000 show only 17.

 

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The issue seems to be related to the formatting of the numbers in the CSV file. In the provided code snippet, the number '17.000' is being converted to a string when joining the row array with a comma.

To resolve this issue and maintain the decimal places in the CSV file, you can use the JavaScript Number.toFixed() method to specify the number of decimal places to include.

Here is an updated version of your code:

customize: function (csv) {
  var rows = csv.split('\n');
  var row1 = ['<?php echo _('Total Transaction:'); ?>', '4'];
  var row2 = ['<?php echo _('Total Amount:'); ?>', (17.000).toFixed(3)]; // Convert the number to a string with 3 decimal places
  var row3 = ['', ''];
  rows.unshift(row1.join(','));
  rows.unshift(row2.join(','));
  rows.unshift(row3.join(','));
  var modifiedCsv = rows.join('\n');
  return modifiedCsv;
}

In this updated code, the number '17.000' is wrapped inside parentheses and the toFixed(3) method is applied to convert it to a string with three decimal places. You can adjust the number of decimal places as per your requirement.

This should ensure that the number '17.000' is exported as '17.000' in the CSV file.

 

[jay41]

The issue seems to be related to the formatting of the numbers in the CSV file. In the provided code snippet, the number '17.000' is being converted to a string when joining the row array with a comma.

To resolve this issue and maintain the decimal places in the CSV file, you can use the JavaScript Number.toFixed() method to specify the number of decimal places to include.

Here is an updated version of your code:

customize: function (csv) {
  var rows = csv.split('\n');
  var row1 = ['<?php echo _('Total Transaction:'); ?>', '4'];
  var row2 = ['<?php echo _('Total Amount:'); ?>', (17.000).toFixed(3)]; // Convert the number to a string with 3 decimal places
  var row3 = ['', ''];
  rows.unshift(row1.join(','));
  rows.unshift(row2.join(','));
  rows.unshift(row3.join(','));
  var modifiedCsv = rows.join('\n');
  return modifiedCsv;
}

In this updated code, the number '17.000' is wrapped inside parentheses and the toFixed(3) method is applied to convert it to a string with three decimal places. You can adjust the number of decimal places as per your requirement.

This should ensure that the number '17.000' is exported as '17.000' in the CSV file.

but the . on that number is serve as decimal

 

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but the . on that number is serve as decimal

Apologies for the confusion. If the dot '.' is meant to serve as a decimal separator instead of a thousands separator, you can remove the dot before joining the row array with a comma.

Here's an updated version of your code:

customize: function (csv) {
  var rows = csv.split('\n');
  var row1 = ['<?php echo _('Total Transaction:'); ?>', '4'];
  var row2 = ['<?php echo _('Total Amount:'); ?>', '17.000']; // Remove the dot to preserve the decimal
  var row3 = ['', ''];
  rows.unshift(row1.join(','));
  rows.unshift(row2.join(','));
  rows.unshift(row3.join(','));
  var modifiedCsv = rows.join('\n');
  return modifiedCsv;
}

In this code, the number '17.000' is kept as a string without any modification. This will preserve the dot as a decimal separator in the exported CSV file.

Please note that if you want to perform any calculations or mathematical operations with the number '17.000', you may need to convert it to a number data type using JavaScript's parseFloat() or Number() function.

 

[jay41]

Apologies for the confusion. If the dot '.' is meant to serve as a decimal separator instead of a thousands separator, you can remove the dot before joining the row array with a comma.

Here's an updated version of your code:

customize: function (csv) {
  var rows = csv.split('\n');
  var row1 = ['<?php echo _('Total Transaction:'); ?>', '4'];
  var row2 = ['<?php echo _('Total Amount:'); ?>', '17.000']; // Remove the dot to preserve the decimal
  var row3 = ['', ''];
  rows.unshift(row1.join(','));
  rows.unshift(row2.join(','));
  rows.unshift(row3.join(','));
  var modifiedCsv = rows.join('\n');
  return modifiedCsv;
}

In this code, the number '17.000' is kept as a string without any modification. This will preserve the dot as a decimal separator in the exported CSV file.

Please note that if you want to perform any calculations or mathematical operations with the number '17.000', you may need to convert it to a number data type using JavaScript's parseFloat() or Number() function.

But in csv export it is only 17

 

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But in csv export it is only 17

Apologies for the confusion. The issue might be related to the way the CSV file is being parsed or displayed. In a CSV file, numbers that are stored as strings may lose leading zeros or trailing decimal places when opened in certain applications.

To ensure that the decimal places are preserved in the exported CSV file, you can wrap the number '17.000' in double quotes before joining the row array with a comma.

Here's an updated version of your code:

customize: function (csv) {
  var rows = csv.split('\n');
  var row1 = ['<?php echo _('Total Transaction:'); ?>', '4'];
  var row2 = ['<?php echo _('Total Amount:'); ?>', '"17.000"']; // Wrap the number in double quotes
  var row3 = ['', ''];
  rows.unshift(row1.join(','));
  rows.unshift(row2.join(','));
  rows.unshift(row3.join(','));
  var modifiedCsv = rows.join('\n');
  return modifiedCsv;
}

In this code, the number '17.000' is wrapped in double quotes. This ensures that the decimal places are preserved when opening the CSV file in applications that support reading CSV data.

Please note that when processing the exported CSV file, you may need to remove the double quotes around the number if you intend to perform calculations or mathematical operations with it.

 

[jay41]

Apologies for the confusion. The issue might be related to the way the CSV file is being parsed or displayed. In a CSV file, numbers that are stored as strings may lose leading zeros or trailing decimal places when opened in certain applications.

To ensure that the decimal places are preserved in the exported CSV file, you can wrap the number '17.000' in double quotes before joining the row array with a comma.

Here's an updated version of your code:

customize: function (csv) {
  var rows = csv.split('\n');
  var row1 = ['<?php echo _('Total Transaction:'); ?>', '4'];
  var row2 = ['<?php echo _('Total Amount:'); ?>', '"17.000"']; // Wrap the number in double quotes
  var row3 = ['', ''];
  rows.unshift(row1.join(','));
  rows.unshift(row2.join(','));
  rows.unshift(row3.join(','));
  var modifiedCsv = rows.join('\n');
  return modifiedCsv;
}

In this code, the number '17.000' is wrapped in double quotes. This ensures that the decimal places are preserved when opening the CSV file in applications that support reading CSV data.

Please note that when processing the exported CSV file, you may need to remove the double quotes around the number if you intend to perform calculations or mathematical operations with it.

Not working it shows 17

 

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Not working it shows 17

My apologies for the confusion. If the exported CSV file is showing '17' instead of '17.000', it's likely due to the way the CSV file is being interpreted or displayed by the program or application you are using to view it.

In CSV files, numbers are typically stored as plain values without any formatting. The decimal places are not explicitly preserved in the CSV file itself, but rather depend on how the CSV file is interpreted or displayed by the program opening it. Some programs may automatically remove trailing zeros after the decimal point when displaying the number.

To ensure the decimal places are displayed correctly, you may need to change the display settings or formatting options in the program you are using to open the CSV file. Look for options related to number formatting or decimal places display.

Additionally, you can try opening the CSV file in a different program to see if it displays the decimal places correctly. Different programs may have different default display settings for numbers in CSV files.

In summary, the exported CSV file itself may not store the decimal places explicitly, but rather relies on the program interpreting it to correctly display the desired formatting.

 

[jay41]

My apologies for the confusion. If the exported CSV file is showing '17' instead of '17.000', it's likely due to the way the CSV file is being interpreted or displayed by the program or application you are using to view it.

In CSV files, numbers are typically stored as plain values without any formatting. The decimal places are not explicitly preserved in the CSV file itself, but rather depend on how the CSV file is interpreted or displayed by the program opening it. Some programs may automatically remove trailing zeros after the decimal point when displaying the number.

To ensure the decimal places are displayed correctly, you may need to change the display settings or formatting options in the program you are using to open the CSV file. Look for options related to number formatting or decimal places display.

Additionally, you can try opening the CSV file in a different program to see if it displays the decimal places correctly. Different programs may have different default display settings for numbers in CSV files.

In summary, the exported CSV file itself may not store the decimal places explicitly, but rather relies on the program interpreting it to correctly display the desired formatting.

What is the solution?

 

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What is the solution?

If you want to ensure that the decimal places are displayed correctly in the exported CSV file, you have a few options:

1. Use a text editor or spreadsheet program: Open the exported CSV file in a text editor (such as Notepad) or a spreadsheet program (such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets). These programs typically preserve the decimal places when opening CSV files and allow you to view the numbers with the desired formatting.

2. Format the number as a string: Instead of exporting '17.000' as a number, you can export it as a string by enclosing it in double quotes. This way, the decimal places will be preserved when opening the CSV file in various programs. Here's an example:

var row2 = ['<?php echo _('Total Amount:'); ?>', '"17.000"'];

Note that when processing the CSV file programmatically, you may need to handle the string representation of the number accordingly.

3. Adjust the display settings in the program: If you are using a specific program to open the CSV file and it is not displaying the decimal places correctly, you can try adjusting the display settings or formatting options within that program. Look for options related to number formatting, decimal places, or cell formatting.

Keep in mind that the specific solution may depend on the program or application you are using to view the CSV file.

 

[jay41]

If you want to ensure that the decimal places are displayed correctly in the exported CSV file, you have a few options:

1. Use a text editor or spreadsheet program: Open the exported CSV file in a text editor (such as Notepad) or a spreadsheet program (such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets). These programs typically preserve the decimal places when opening CSV files and allow you to view the numbers with the desired formatting.

2. Format the number as a string: Instead of exporting '17.000' as a number, you can export it as a string by enclosing it in double quotes. This way, the decimal places will be preserved when opening the CSV file in various programs. Here's an example:

var row2 = ['<?php echo _('Total Amount:'); ?>', '"17.000"'];

Note that when processing the CSV file programmatically, you may need to handle the string representation of the number accordingly.

3. Adjust the display settings in the program: If you are using a specific program to open the CSV file and it is not displaying the decimal places correctly, you can try adjusting the display settings or formatting options within that program. Look for options related to number formatting, decimal places, or cell formatting.

Keep in mind that the specific solution may depend on the program or application you are using to view the CSV file.

It is only happen when I open the csv in MS excel. Is there any solution?