Configure Table Export Options
- Last UpdatedJun 03, 2026
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When exporting Grids or Database Views, you can control how output column names are derived from the source data. This is configured using the Table export options in the export configuration form for the Grid or Database View context.
Column Name Source
The Column name source option determines how columns in the exported output are named.
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Option |
Description |
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Column name (default) |
The exported output uses the original column names as defined in the grid or database view. This is the default for new configurations and for configurations upgraded from a previous version. |
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Attribute name |
The exported output uses the underlying AVEVA attribute names of each column. If a column does not have an underlying attribute (for example, a calculated or expression-based column), the original column name is used instead. |
Exclude Non-Attribute Columns
The Exclude non-attribute columns check box controls whether columns without an underlying attribute are included in the exported output.
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Option |
Description |
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Unchecked (default) |
All columns are exported, including columns that do not have an underlying attribute. This is the default for new configurations and for configurations upgraded from a previous version. |
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Checked |
Columns that do not have an underlying attribute are excluded from the exported output entirely. |
Note: The Exclude non-attribute columns option only has an effect when Column name source is set to Attribute name. When Column name source is set to Column name, all columns are always exported regardless of this setting.
Setting Column Name Output Options
To configure the column name output for a Grid or Database View context:
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Click the Grids or DB Views depending on what you want to configure.
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In the Table export options area, Select Column name or Attribute name from the Column name source drop-down.
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If you select Attribute name and want to exclude columns without an underlying attribute, select the Exclude non-attribute columns check box.