CSV Export/Re-import of multiple interface cable traces #5736

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opened 2025-12-29 19:32:02 +01:00 by adam · 3 comments
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Originally created by @maxzapp on GitHub (Dec 7, 2021).

NetBox version

v3.0.11

Feature type

New functionality

Proposed functionality

CSV Export of multiple cable traces.
Cable trace is a logical end to end patching information of two active interfaces over multipel hops passive of cables and patch panels.
Included information should be same as in the graphical cable trace view.
Selection options should be:
export all traces from all interfaces of a single device
export all traces from all interfaces of complete rack.

Use case

This helps admins to verify and correct offline their patching information without access to netbox wich is often the case on remote rooms, buildings, locations and sites.

Database changes

Mayb each cable trace needs a uniqe id to avoid double listing (trace A to B is the same as trace B to A)

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unknown

Originally created by @maxzapp on GitHub (Dec 7, 2021). ### NetBox version v3.0.11 ### Feature type New functionality ### Proposed functionality CSV Export of multiple cable traces. Cable trace is a logical end to end patching information of two active interfaces over multipel hops passive of cables and patch panels. Included information should be same as in the graphical cable trace view. Selection options should be: export all traces from all interfaces of a single device export all traces from all interfaces of complete rack. ### Use case This helps admins to verify and correct offline their patching information without access to netbox wich is often the case on remote rooms, buildings, locations and sites. ### Database changes Mayb each cable trace needs a uniqe id to avoid double listing (trace A to B is the same as trace B to A) ### External dependencies unknown
adam added the type: featurestatus: revisions needed labels 2025-12-29 19:32:02 +01:00
adam closed this issue 2025-12-29 19:32:02 +01:00
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Dec 7, 2021):

Please take some time to rewrite your feature request so that it clearly conveys what you're proposing. It's not at all clear from what you've written above what you're trying to accomplish.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Dec 7, 2021): Please take some time to rewrite your feature request so that it clearly conveys what you're proposing. It's not at all clear from what you've written above what you're trying to accomplish.
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@maxzapp commented on GitHub (Dec 9, 2021):

sorry english is not my native language, so i try my best.

@maxzapp commented on GitHub (Dec 9, 2021): sorry english is not my native language, so i try my best.
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@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Dec 21, 2021):

There isn't a standardized way to export cable traces, as each can traverse an arbitrary number of nodes and links. It sounds like your use case would be best served by authoring a custom script that would cater to your specific workflow.

@jeremystretch commented on GitHub (Dec 21, 2021): There isn't a standardized way to export cable traces, as each can traverse an arbitrary number of nodes and links. It sounds like your use case would be best served by authoring a [custom script](https://netbox.readthedocs.io/en/stable/customization/custom-scripts/) that would cater to your specific workflow.
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Reference: starred/netbox#5736