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This workflow demonstrates how easy it is to export SQL query to CSV automatically!

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Before running the workflow please make sure you have access to a local or remote MSSQL server with a sample AdventureWorks database.

The detailed process is explained in the tutorial https://blog.n8n.io/sql-export-to-csv/

Export SQL Table into CSV File

This n8n workflow provides a simple, manual way to extract data from a Microsoft SQL Server table and convert it into a downloadable CSV file. It's ideal for ad-hoc data exports or for generating reports that can be easily shared or used in other applications.

What it does

  1. Manual Trigger: The workflow is initiated manually by clicking the 'Execute workflow' button in n8n.
  2. Microsoft SQL Query: It connects to a configured Microsoft SQL Server database and executes a query to retrieve data.
  3. Edit Fields (Set): The retrieved data is then processed, allowing for potential manipulation or selection of specific fields.
  4. Spreadsheet File Conversion: Finally, the processed data is converted into a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file format.

Prerequisites/Requirements

  • n8n Instance: A running instance of n8n.
  • Microsoft SQL Server Account: Access to a Microsoft SQL Server database with the necessary credentials.
  • Microsoft SQL Credential: An n8n credential configured for your Microsoft SQL Server connection.

Setup/Usage

  1. Import the workflow: Import the provided JSON into your n8n instance.
  2. Configure Microsoft SQL Node:
    • Click on the "Microsoft SQL" node.
    • Select or create a new "Microsoft SQL" credential. You will need your SQL Server host, database name, user, and password.
    • Configure the "Operation" (e.g., "Execute Query") and provide your SQL query to select the data you wish to export. For example: SELECT * FROM YourTableName;
  3. Configure Edit Fields (Set) Node (Optional):
    • If you need to transform, filter, or rename fields from your SQL query result before converting to CSV, configure the "Edit Fields (Set)" node accordingly. Otherwise, you can leave it as default or remove it if no transformations are needed.
  4. Configure Spreadsheet File Node:
    • Ensure the "File Format" is set to "CSV".
  5. Execute the workflow: Click the "Execute workflow" button in the n8n editor.
  6. Download CSV: After successful execution, the "Spreadsheet File" node will output a CSV file. You can download this file from the execution results in n8n.

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