Is it possible to print, export csv in datatable without flash?

jerry

By using TableTools we can export CSV and print tables. I was wondering if there is any other way that I could use this feature without using flash.

Thanks
Jerry

cockroachbill

I was also wondering if this was possible. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

allan

The print option doesn't need flash at all, so that is safe. However, if you want to export a file, then there are three options:

1. Use data:// - which isn't supported in IE so that's out
2. Use Flash - not a great solution but the only viable one which works whole on the client-side
3. Use a server-side script to create the file needed

So if you want to drop Flash, you'll need to use some kind of server-side script to create the file and send it back. TableTools 2 makes sending the XHR tot he server much easier (indeed it's not really possible in TableTools 1), and while TableTools 2 is still in development (and has no documentation) I can send over a copy of it if you like ( http://datatables.net/contact - ping me here with your e-mail address). The server-side scripts will still need to be written though.

Allan