I'm trying to put a Excel - export function behind a CMS-button, but when hitting the button, the page moves to /admin/EditForm (wich gives a 404 error). I use the following code:

class ExcelExport extends Page {
...
  function getCMSFields() {
    $fields = parent::getCMSFields();
    
    $fields->addFieldToTab('Root.Content.Export', new FormAction('doExport', 'Export to excel'));
    return $fields;
  }
  
}

class ExcelExport_Controller extends Page_Controller {
  public function doExport(){
     ...
    FormResponse::status_message(sprintf('Export ok!' ),'good');
    return FormResponse::respond();
  }

Hi quanto,

I'm curious why you're not using ModelAdmin and the the "Export CSV" that comes right out of the box - assuming that the information you wish to export is within DataObjects...

However you might investigate "allowed_actions" as if you don't add the required action there the page will most likely give you a 404.

I need a Excel export class because the file uses 2 sheets.

Thanks, I will try the allowed_actions option.

allowed_action didn't work. I see in the source the "Export to Excel" button is not been surrounded by <form>. How do I fix this? so something like this:

$fields->addFieldToTab('Root.Content.Export', new Form('doExport', 'Export to excel')); //but with a button...