Possible to use Excel Object when Server does not have MS Excel instal

[xenomage]

Hi all,

is it possible for my script to use excel object even through the server does not have excel on it?? Meaning, can i use this statement...

objExcel = Server.CreateObject("Excel.Application&quot

Thanks in advance.

 

[Geee]

Nope. It is impossible for the server to create an instance of Excel if Excel is not installed on that machine.

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[JoliM]

However, it is possible to create an instance of excel in the user's browser (provided it is installed on their computer) using:

Response.ContentType = "application/vnd.ms-excel"

as the first line in the page. You cannot use include files on this page. The excel file is built in tables just like an html document.

Regards,
Joli

 

[xenomage]

thanks to both of you.

jolim, the situation is such that i need to create an excel file on the server.

by using the method you stated, is it still possible??

many thanks..

 

[GDX]

No its not possible, you will have to install Excel or use the FSO object but im not sure how far that will take you. Good luck! Gordon R. Durgha
gd@vslink.net

http://www.vslink.net

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[chiph]

xenomage -

It *may* be possible, but the server would have to have the Formula One ocx installed (I think it has the ability to create .xls files).

Chip H.

 

[Extentec]

FYI-
I am pretty sure that putting that object on the server would violate the EULA & copyright laws :-(

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