Export search results in CSV format

Citizen Access allows the export of search results in CSV (comma-separated values) format, which can be read by applications such as Microsoft Excel. This is particularly useful so public users can click a Download results link to save a list of records on their local computer.

The exported CSV file contains all the records that match the search criteria, not just the records in the results list available to view. For example, if Citizen Access returns 10 pages of results while there are 2,500 matching records, the CSV file has all the 2,500 matching records, not just the 10 pages of returned results.

Civic Platform follows a default naming convention when exporting information that is dependent on the date and source of the search. After the CSV file export finishes, public users can update the file name and location.

To allow export of search results

1. On the Global settings page, go to the Search settings section.

2. Select the Allow public users to export Search Results (in CSV format) check box to enable the export feature.

3. Select Save.