There are no installation instructions, the following line appears in the README.txt file under Description:

"Make sure you enable the option menu item with the path profile_csv."

This does not make sense. I have checked the menu system thoroughly and cannot relate "enable the option menu" to the administration menu. Nor can I find any further information relating to "the path profile_csv". As a result, I am unable to interpret (let alone follow) the documentation which appears to be the only installation related information.

ACTION:
This documentation needs to be improved. Instructions on how to complete installation and how to use the module need to be added.

***Important - this is note concerning a 'bug' with the documentation that is 'critical' - the module itself may be working fine***

Comments

mrgoltra’s picture

mrgoltra commented

enbale the module, set the configuration and

go to yoursite.com/profile_csv which will download a csv userlist.

grasmash’s picture

grasmash commented

You should really just put a "download csv" button linking to /profile_csv on the module's configuration page.

kbahey’s picture

kbahey commented

That is a good idea.

Can someone create a patch to add a "download here" link on the settings page?

cdd23’s picture

cdd23 commented

Actually, I think the documentation is referring to the enabling the "Profile CSV Export" menu item that shows up in the Navigation menu once you have installed the module. So you don't need to add a "download here" link to the settings page (although it wouldn't hurt) you just need to go to:

admin/build/menu-customize/navigation

and turn on the "Profile CSV Export" menu item so it shows up in the Navigation menu.

Enzman’s picture

Enzman commented

We are a little off topic here, but I like where it's going. What I've done (as suggested above - thanks!) is created a "site management" page (with access limited) and created a button with the link /profile_csv.

I think what's needed is to have clearer installation instructions - or those who install it end up scratching their heads... like I did. The module itself is excellent. Nice and simple.

I think adding a sentence in the Readme file like:
"Enter /profile_csv in your browser or create a button with a link to the path /profile_csv and a 'save as' window will appear."

Also, a little information about configuring would be good.

john franklin’s picture

john franklin commented

Why site management? When I first installed this, I was looking all over the USER Management menus for user exports. It is a user function, after all.

Enzman’s picture

Enzman commented

Site management because I allow access to a kind of 'second tier' of administrator with limited access. The intention is to include some documentation and other site commands for basic site management.

ksohail’s picture

ksohail commented

Hi,
I try to added the Download button,
I added following lines in profile_csv_admin_settings() function,

$csvpath = base_path()."profile_csv";
$gotourl_bestdeal = url_name_bestdeals();
$form[] = array(
'#type' => 'button',
'#title' => 'download',
'#return_value' => 'Download',
'#default_value' => 'Download',
'#attributes' => array('onClick' => 'window.open("'.$csvpath.'")'),
);

return system_settings_form($form);

Its work for me. I don't know it the right way or not. If not please guide me.

Best Regards,
Kamran Sohail

john franklin’s picture

john franklin commented

I try to added the Download button,
I added following lines in profile_csv_admin_settings() function,

Can you attach a diff?

Enzman’s picture

Enzman commented

???? Not sure how the last two posts help the fact that this module is missing installation documentation. Yes the information is helpful, but it doesn't appear that we are any closer to having instructions on the site.

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danny englander
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wwwoliondorcom’s picture

wwwoliondorcom commented

Hi,,

I can' download the users list when i go to MYSITE/profile_csv

and I get error page.

Do you think that the reason is that i have more than 50000 users ?

And if download was successfull, can you tell me where the file is downloaded ? Which filename ?

thanks.

Guzzi’s picture

Guzzi commented

Gents,

I've been using this great and very clean module for over a year now on a site with around 6000 users. It just works great.
After a core update to D6.19 the column with email addresses was missing in the csv.

Guess what, I can't find the place to configure this module?

I disabled and removed the module, uploaded again, activated and checked permissions, but I can not find the place to configure settings. Looking for documentation did not help. I've spent a whole evening digging, but with no luck.

Please help? Where can I find the configuration settings for this module?

Greetings from The Netherlands

Guzzi’s picture

Guzzi commented

Dear Mr. Goltra,

I simply cannot find where to 'set the configuration'. I've been digging for some time now, including the forum.
Can you please help?

Greetings.

jasonabc’s picture

jasonabc commented

Module config is here:

/admin/settings/profile_csv

I enabled the Profile CSV link in the Navigation menu but it's not showing up in the Admin Toolbar. I cleared caches and did a wipe and rebuild and nothing. Any ideas?

davidkirk’s picture

davidkirk commented

I'm an amateur and the guy who helped me set up my site is no longer available. I need this mod to export my user list so that I can do email promotions via Constant Contact. I came to this thread because I couldn't figure out how to install, configure and use it and now I'm even more confused by this very intelligent conversation. For a dummy like me, I'd really appreciate some help in the simplest terms, such as "Unzip the file. Put the file named X into the Y directory of your website. Go to modules, click on Z." I know you folks are very busy so I'm grateful in advance for your time and assistance.

grasmash’s picture

grasmash commented

@davidkirk

Follow the standard module installation instructions:
http://drupal.org/documentation/install/modules-themes/modules-5-6

for step 7, "Adjust settings," just go to yoursite.com/admin/settings/profile_csv

davidkirk’s picture

davidkirk commented

Thank you! If I get lost, I'll lean on you again. I'm always amazed at how helpful and generous technical folks are. Faith in humanity: refreshed.

davidkirk’s picture

davidkirk commented

Figures ... got the installation accomplished. But when I go to yoursite.com/admin/settings/profile_csv, I end up on the settings page, on which profile_csv is not listed. Do I need to drill down further somehow? Or did I blow the installation?

grasmash’s picture

grasmash commented

Did you enable the module?

davidkirk’s picture

davidkirk commented

LOL! No, I didn't but I have now. Now, how do I use it? :)

davidkirk’s picture

davidkirk commented

I found it! It does not appear in the menu at the top of the screen but it is now on the admin page. But the problem is that it exported exactly one user, me. What's next?

davidkirk’s picture

davidkirk commented

I keep solving all my own problems. Hey, a guy could get used to this! I went to the configuration and checked off "authenticated user" under "roles" and voila. Thanks again.

plato1123’s picture

plato1123 commented

yea this is a really bad one, I suspect the English isn't the authors native language. Oh well, good module otherwise

jmsinnz’s picture

jmsinnz commented

I've read each entry in this helpful thread. I've installed and configured the module, added the Profile CSV to the navigation at /admin/build/menu-customize/navigation

When I use the suggested and simple instructions to go to mysite.org/profile_csv I get the sad message:

Access Denied
You are not authorized to access this page.

I am at a bit of a loss as to know what to try next?