How to Export Data from Reports and Open in LibreOffice Calc or OpenOffice Calc

Loyverse allows you to export reports from the Back Office in CSV format, which can be opened and edited using spreadsheet applications such as LibreOffice Calc or OpenOffice Calc.

Exporting a Report from the Back Office

Log in to the Back Office and open the Reports section.

Select the report you want to export (for example, Sales by category).

Sales by category

Choose the required reporting period.

Click the Export button.

Export

Enter a file name and save the file to your computer.

The report will be downloaded as a CSV file.

Opening the CSV File in LibreOffice Calc or OpenOffice Calc

Open LibreOffice Calc or OpenOffice Calc.

Go to File → Open (or press Ctrl + O) and select your CSV file.

The Text Import window will appear.

text import window

In the Text Import window, configure the following settings:

  • Character set: select Unicode (UTF-8)
  • Separator options:
    Select Separated by
    Check Comma

Correct options for CSV file

Once these options are selected, the preview window will display the data as a table.

correct data

Click OK to open the file.

The exported report will open as a spreadsheet, allowing you to view, analyze, and edit the data as needed.

opened file

This method ensures correct data formatting and helps prevent issues with special characters or incorrect column separation.

 

 

See also:

How to Open CSV Files in Google Sheets