How to support UTF-8 character in PDF and CSV export ?

lovertech496

I come across the following beautiful data table

https://codepen.io/oliuz/pen/mYObzg
https://forum.vuejs.org/t/how-to-make-a-html-table-filter-and-export-to-pdf-csv-xls-with-a-json-format-file/89462

It is not supported Utf-8 character i.e other languages in PDF and CSV and other formats supports.

Can you please help me how to fix it? 

rf1234

It is not supported Utf-8 character i.e other languages in PDF and CSV and other formats supports.

What makes you say they are not supported? I am also using it with special characters and have no issues. Can you provide a test case please.

lovertech496

Attached the sample html file.

colin

The file didn't attach, but we need a running test case rather than just the code. A test case that replicates the issue will ensure you'll get a quick and accurate response. Information on how to create a test case (if you aren't able to link to the page you are working on) is available here.

Cheers,

Colin

lovertech496

Colin, does it supports utf-8 characters.
Attached the font where the characters are not exported. Please let me know the simple configuration to give a try

datatables.net/forums/uploads/editor/pt/38cj1yj5026m.zip

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rf1234

I copied this stuff into a Data Table and did the Excel export. No issues at all!

Again: Please post a test case showing your issue!

Here is a screenshot from my Excel.

Screenshot of Editor entry:

Screenshot of Data Table entry:

lovertech496

PDF export is NOT working

lovertech496

Any answer from anyone on PDF export

kthorngren

I believe this thread provides the answer to your question.

Kevin

lovertech496

No, Kevin it was quite confusing. Can you please help me with a small HTML file with one record with the above characters for PDF export. I was been struggling for days.

Please help if possible with one record.

kthorngren

I've not done this myself but this SO thread seems to have detailed steps of creating your own PDFMake font file.

Kevin

lovertech496

Thank you and got solved

What is the fix?

1. Downloaded the latest pdfmake and vfs_font.js
2. Added the fonts in vfts_font including arial and other fonts
3. Used the code shown in the SO thread
4. Working Great

kthorngren

Fantastic! Glad its working and thanks for posting your steps.

Kevin