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Exporting Search Results to CSV
Learn how to export Foreman file search results to a CSV file for reporting, auditing, or spreadsheet analysis.
After running a file search in Foreman — with any combination of name operators, wildcards, size filters, folder path scoping, exclusions, and custom attribute filters — you can export the results to a CSV file for use in spreadsheets, reports, or compliance documentation.
How to Export
- Perform a file search with your desired filters.
- Review the results to confirm you have the data you need.
- Click the Export to CSV button above the results table.
- Your browser will download a
.csvfile containing all rows from the current search results.
The export includes all matching results, not just the rows visible on the current page. Apply filters before exporting to keep the file focused.
Columns Included
The exported CSV contains the following columns:
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| File Name | The document name including extension. |
| Project | The ACC project the file belongs to. |
| Folder Path | Full path from the project root to the file's folder. |
| File Type | The file extension (e.g., .pdf, .dwg). |
| Size | File size in a human-readable format. |
| Last Modified | Date and time of the most recent update. |
| Modified By | The user who last changed the file. |
| Version | The current version number. |
Common Use Cases
- Progress reporting — share a snapshot of current project documents with stakeholders at regular intervals.
- Compliance audits — produce evidence that required documents exist and have been updated within required timeframes. Combine with stale file detection to highlight gaps.
- Cross-project inventory — export files from multiple projects to build a master document register in Excel or Google Sheets.
Open the CSV in Excel and use pivot tables to summarise file counts by project, type, or modification date for quick reporting.