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SQlite database programmatically convert into Excel file format in Android

I am developing android app where SQlite as a database.I want to export my android app database in to excel file format programmatically, so that normal people can read their database easily.If it is possible than please give me hint or not than help me to convert any other file format like text file or other. thanks for voting...

Solution

  • Excel reads CSV, so this would by far be your easiest option. Have a look at opencsv

    http://opencsv.sourceforge.net

    it contains pretty much everything you need. The process becomes as simple as:

    1. read the data you wish to export from Sqlite.
    2. write the results into a csv file (remember to name it *something***.csv**, so excel will know its a csv file)

    and thats it really :)

    EDIT: Based on your comments below, I suggest you take a look at this thread

    How can I use external JARs in an Android project?

    EDIT for gradle dependencies

    Add compile 'com.opencsv:opencsv:4.1' to app gradle. That's it. No need to add jars.

    Reference: http://opencsv.sourceforge.net/dependency-info.html