Can I trigger grid events with an external JS call?

[Chance]

I would like to trigger the "excelExport" feature with a custom icon outside of the data grid. Is this possible?
I do not want to use the toolbar and a button...

Also is there a way to export just a simple .CSV version rather then the .xls? I already have a custom function to do this, but was wondering if it is possible with the new export features.

Thanks in advance,
Chance

[Dimiter Madjarov]

Hello Chance,


In the current case you could invoke the saveAsExcel method of the Grid API.
E.g.

var grid = $("#grid").data("kendoGrid");
grid.saveAsExcel();

Regarding the second question, currently there is no built in functionality for exporting to CSV.

Regards,
Dimiter Madjarov
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