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How do I write excel data with column name(excel read from database)?

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Posted on by loydtellis 6

Hi all. I'm struggling with something, below:

 

Currently: In PAD, I'm reading Excel by using Database(open SQL Connection and Executing SQL statement).

But writing the data to new excel is not writing with the column name.

 

Goal: I would like to write the excel data with column name(Excel read from database)

 

Is this possible? How can I accomplish this?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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  • Henrik_M Profile Picture
    Henrik_M 2,021 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

    Your SQL DataTable variable has a property built in that contains the headers. When you search for your variable for your Write to Excel input, click the arrow next to the variable name, then choose .ColumnHeadersRow as seen in the image: 

    Henrik_M_0-1660855063098.png

    This is the variable property that you write ABOVE your actual variable data (col 1, row1) and then your actual data goes in col1 row1.

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    Kaif_Siddique Profile Picture
    Kaif_Siddique 2,108 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

    The simplest way to pull data with header is you just need to change the header in connection staring to "NO" (HDR=NO). Please refer the below flow actions for reference.

     

    Kaif_Siddique_0-1660887162600.png

     

    If you want to perform sql query before excel export then create two connection string

    • 1st Connection String with Header "YES" - complete you sql query executions and close connection.
    • 2nd Connection String with Header "NO" - Execute your sql query as per output and close connection, and export to excel.
  • loydtellis Profile Picture
    loydtellis 6 on at

    Much appreciated for your time and help. This solution is working well.

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