Overview
PlutoGridExport is a Flutter package that enables exporting data from PlutoGrid to CSV or PDF formats. It leverages PlutoGrid's metadata to generate structured, printable, or shareable files, enhancing data accessibility and reporting capabilities. Designed as a companion to PlutoGrid, it simplifies the process of sharing grid-based data across platforms. The package supports all major platforms including Android, iOS, Web, macOS, Windows, and Linux, making it ideal for cross-platform applications requiring export functionality.
Use cases
- Exporting grid data to CSV for analysis
- Generating PDF reports from grid content
- Sharing structured data with stakeholders
- Integrating export features in dashboards
- Automating report generation
- Supporting offline data sharing
Key features
- Exports to CSV and PDF formats
- Uses PlutoGrid's metadata directly
- Cross-platform compatibility
- Simple integration with PlutoGrid
- Lightweight and focused
- Supports platform-specific rendering
Suitable for
- Data-heavy applications
- Reporting tools
- Admin panels
- Business analytics dashboards
- Educational apps with data tables
- Apps needing print-ready exports
Considerations
- Requires PlutoGrid to be implemented
- Limited to CSV/PDF export types
- No built-in file storage or sharing
- Depends on external rendering for PDF
- Not suitable for large datasets without optimization
- PDF quality depends on underlying platform rendering