How to export to excel in Asp.Net MVC?

Question

SCRIPT

function PostExportValues(meter_id, range_type_id, start_date, end_date, returnUrl) {
    var meter = $(\"#meter_selection\").val()[0];
    $.ajax({
          


        

Answer 1

You cant call a file download on a ajax query because the browser wont trigger the file download. dont use an ajax call to your controller method, you can use like

window.open("url/Exporttoexcel?id=");

with adding paramaters.

Answer 2

The problem may be that you cant actually download via an ajax call. If you look at this: jQuery plugin for requesting ajax like file downloads.

This will help you!

Answer 3

Also you can use

window.location.href = "controllerName/GridExportToExcel?id="