Silly newbie question - Post ID 176322

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I am realllllly new at this website stuff and I was wondering, how do I manipulate the form data to get reports with output in the order I need for import into my software? I know this must be a huge answer but I don't even know where to begin. Thanks for ANY answers. :D
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Hi Barbara

The FULL version which is scheduled to be released very soon will have the ability to export all of your data to a .csv file. You can then import that file into your spreadsheet program.
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Holy C*** the two times I ask a question I get awesome answers right away. I can't wait for that new version!! Double woo hoo :D
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Hi - I just purchased the full edition yesterday. I have the form exported for manual server setup and uploaded to my website. I also created an index.html file which brings up the form successfully.

I was expecting to be able to save the data to a csv file in a subdirectory but that has not worked even though the form says it posts successfully and lists out the field contents. I also tried re-exporting after changing the csv file location to be in the public_html directory. That didn't capture any data either.

Any thoughts on what I'm doing wrong? any hints on file permissions once I do get it working? I don't want the membership data viewable except by my site userid and pw.

Thanks,
Craig
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Craig,
The default location for the csv file is in the 'csv' folder in the 'storage' folder, which is part of the folder you exported/uploaded. If you take a look there, on your server, you should find it.
Let us know it's not there! ;)
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WOW it was that easy!!! THANK YOU!!!

Do you happen to know if storage was chosen because it defaults with proper permissions to keep it secure? I'm storing address and email information from our membership in the file so that is important.

Thanks,
Craig
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No, it's not secure by default. I can access mine directly from the browser just by specifying the path...
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Can anyone offer advice on securing the file? Should it be limited to read/write for the owner/group and write only for public?

Thanks,
Craig
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I would think you can secure the file(s) using Website Access Manager without too much difficulty and just create yourself an account that has access to it for yourself.

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