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How to convert output from shell script to CSV?
I want to convert the output of the below patchhistory.sh shell script to csv, so that I can get the information in column format like this:
How do I export data to a CSV file?
If the file already exists, the new data will get appended to the end of the file.. The standard output stream will be copied to the file, it will still be visible in the terminal. If the file already exists, it gets overwritten.
How to export CSV files in PowerShell utility?
You can use the Export-CSV cmdlet to create spreadsheets and share data with programs that accept CSV files as input. Do not format objects before sending them to the Export-CSV cmdlet. If Export-CSV receives formatted objects the CSV file contains the format properties rather than the object properties.
When to use export-CSV and Get-Content Cmdlet?
The Export-Csv cmdlet uses the Append parameter to specify that the $WinService objects are added to the existing Services.csv file. The Get-Content cmdlet is repeated to display the updated file that includes the appended data. This example shows why it is important not to use a format cmdlet within a pipeline.
How to insert columns in a CSV file?
Then it’s a matter of inserting the “Column B”, “Column C” etc., but it was not clear from the question if these were part of the input/output or not. Replace the ; in the CSV file by commas using tr, then re-import the file into Excel.
Can a CSV file be parsed in Bash?
Parsing a comma-separated values file, i.e. a CSV file, from the bash shell can be challenging and prone to errors depending on the complexity of the CSV file. Though, this is a frequent task in many automation shell scripts or to quickly process and reformat data from a file downloaded in bash.
How to import a CSV file into Excel?
Replace the ; in the CSV file by commas using tr, then re-import the file into Excel. Excel should also be able to import your original data if you specify ; as column delimiters. I’m no Excel user though so I can’t help with that.