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Version: V3 (Ignition 8.3)

system.mes.role.exportRolesAsCsv

Description

Exports all or selected roles as raw bytes in CSV format (UTF-8 encoded). Streams role data from the database and formats it as CSV, including a header row whose columns correspond to fields in RoleImportDTO. When ids is omitted, all roles are exported.

Permissions

This method requires the SYSTEM.ADMIN permission.

Syntax

system.mes.role.exportRolesAsCsv()
system.mes.role.exportRolesAsCsv(ids=["01J9YP3JBR-WQ8GWRR2-8Y879V2D"])

Parameters

ParameterTypeNullableDescription
idsString[]YesThe ids of the roles to export. Omit to export all.

Returns

A byte array (byte[]) containing the raw byte data of the CSV export (UTF-8 encoded).

Code Examples

Perspective

csvBytes = system.mes.role.exportRolesAsCsv()
system.perspective.download("roles.csv", csvBytes)

Script Console

csvBytes = system.mes.role.exportRolesAsCsv()
path = system.file.saveFile("roles.csv")
if path is not None:
system.file.writeFile(path, csvBytes)