Has anyone found a way using a plugin to export the Table Element to CSV?
same question! Did you ever figure this out?
I used the Repeating Group to CSV Download plugin by Zeroqode. Worked perfectly. Just following their provided instructions.
Does this really work with the table element @ZeroqodeSupport ?
Hey @prograds,
Thanks for reaching out!
The Repeating Group to CSV and XLSX plugin is specifically designed to export data from a Repeating Group (RG) in Bubble to CSV or Excel (XLSX) format. It works by reading the content of the RG and converting it into a structured file. This is how the underlying library processes data for export.
At the moment, the plugin isn’t fully optimized for the Table element, as that feature is still in beta. Since Tables function differently from Repeating Groups, they require a different approach to data extraction. That said, we appreciate the feedback, and we’ll definitely consider enhancing compatibility in future updates.
Let us know if you have any other questions or if there’s anything else we can help with!
Best Regards,
Support Team
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Hey @prograds,
Just following up to see if you had a chance to review my previous message. Let me know if you need any further clarification or if there’s anything else I can assist with!
Looking forward to your update.
Best regards,
Support Team
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Thanks. No, nothing more from me. It would just be great to be able to do the same thing for a table.
Oh, one more question. Have you seen any limitations on this RG to CSV in terms of total numbers of rows or columns, text/date formatting, etc.?
Hi @prograds ,
Thank you for your question and apologies for delayed response over the weekend.
There are no strict limitations within the plugin itself, but here are some key factors to consider when exporting data using RG to CSV:
1. Total Rows & Columns
- The plugin does not impose a fixed limit, but performance depends on Bubble’s capacity and browser memory.
- Bubble has a 50,000-row limit for backend workflows, which may impact very large exports.
- Exporting thousands of rows with many columns can slow down performance, especially on the frontend.
- Excel (XLSX) supports up to 1,048,576 rows and 16,384 columns, but large files may cause memory issues.
2. Text & Date Formatting
- Standard text and numbers export correctly in both CSV and XLSX.
- Dates might appear in UNIX timestamp format unless formatted before export using Bubble’s :formatted as function.
- Line breaks in multi-line text fields may not appear correctly in CSV, as CSV does not natively support multi-line data.
3. Data Types & Formatting Considerations
- Rich text (HTML tags) may not be preserved in CSV but works better in XLSX.
- Repeating groups with nested data (e.g., lists of things) may need to be converted to strings before export.
- Currency and number formatting should be applied in Bubble before exporting.
4. Performance Considerations
- Works efficiently for small to medium datasets (under ~5,000 rows).
- Large exports may slow down the browser, particularly in CSV format since it processes data on the frontend.
- XLSX format is generally more reliable for structured data and larger datasets.
Best Practices for Smooth Exports
Use pagination to export large datasets in smaller chunks.
Pre-format dates and numbers in Bubble before exporting.
Utilize backend workflows for large exports to improve performance.
Test different export formats (CSV vs. XLSX) to determine the best fit for your data.
Let me know if you’re facing any specific challenges with the export process! Happy to assist.
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Support Team
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Hi @prograds,
Just following up to see if you had a chance to review my response regarding the data export limitations and best practices. Let me know if you have any specific issues or need further clarification—I’d be happy to assist!
Looking forward to your update.
Best regards,
Support Team
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