diff --git a/GUI,-CLI-and-Formats-explained.md b/GUI,-CLI-and-Formats-explained.md index 924540c..4510648 100644 --- a/GUI,-CLI-and-Formats-explained.md +++ b/GUI,-CLI-and-Formats-explained.md @@ -31,14 +31,13 @@ Special thanks to [TroubleChute](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkih2oVTbXPEpV **2.** Paste your token in the upper text box and hit ENTER, or click the arrow (→). Please refer to the on-screen instructions to get your token.
**NEVER SHARE YOUR TOKEN**. A token gives full access to an account, treat it like a password. -![](https://i.imgur.com/he1I3yP.png) + **3.** DCE will display your Direct Messages and a sidebar with your server list. Select the channel you would like to export, then click the ![](https://i.imgur.com/dnTOlDa.png) button to continue.
> 💡 Tip: You can export multiple channels at once by holding `CTRL` or `SHIFT` while selecting.
- -![](https://i.imgur.com/zZMoBqL.png) + **4.** In this screen you can customize the following: * **Export format** - HTML (Dark), HTML (Light), Plain Text and CSV @@ -48,7 +47,7 @@ Special thanks to [TroubleChute](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkih2oVTbXPEpV **5.** Click `EXPORT` to export. -![](https://i.imgur.com/CwA31hD.png) + **Date formats**
You can customize how dates are formatted in the exported files at the settings menu (![](https://i.imgur.com/0K3tt1M.png)).
@@ -289,7 +288,7 @@ This command explains [how to get your token, guild or channel IDs](https://gith ## HTML -![](https://i.imgur.com/ByavltV.png) +![](https://i.imgur.com/S7lBTkV.png) The HTML format replicates Discord's interface, making it the most user-friendly option. It's the best format for attachment preview and sharing.
You can open `.html` files with a web browser, such as Google Chrome.
> Please notice that if the picture is deleted, or if a user changes its avatar, the images won't show up anymore.
@@ -303,12 +302,19 @@ You can open `.html` files with a web browser, such as Google Chrome.
The Plain Text format is the best option for archiving due to its small size.
You can open `.txt` files with text editors, such as Notepad. +## JSON + +https://i.imgur.com/DDxuCdo.png + +The JSON format contains more technical information that's easily parsable. +You can open `.json` files with text editors, such as Notepad. + ## CSV -![](https://i.imgur.com/RcJjXCF.png) -![](https://i.imgur.com/j6VVSZu.png) +![](https://i.imgur.com/VEVUsKs.png) +![](https://i.imgur.com/1vPmQqQ.png) -The CSV format allows for easy parsing of the chat log.
+The CSV format allows for easy parsing of the chat log. Depending on your needs, the JSON format might be better.
You can open `.csv` files with text editors, such as Notepad, or spreadsheet programs, like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. **([Back to top](https://github.com/Tyrrrz/DiscordChatExporter/wiki/GUI%2C-CLI-and-Formats-explained#gui-or-cli))**