in reply to Exporting from flatfile database

First of all I would like to give my deepest appreciation to all that has tried to direct me. I realize now that I need to add little more information. This is what I would like to do:

As you know, I've asked for help in getting my values from my flatfile database into a Excel spreadsheet. What I would like to know, is it possible to include a link through the html in the CGI Script to automatically launch Excel and export these values into the spreadsheet. Is it a craxy ideal or what? What do you guys think. By the way, I'm a dude! Again, my greatest appreciation goes to all of you for trying help me!

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Re: Re: Exporting from flatfile database
by jlongino (Parson) on Dec 25, 2001 at 22:00 UTC
    My first impulse was to say that although this is probably feasible, it is a bad idea. My second thought was that if this pertains to an intranet, you should probably write a Win32 Perl script that operates via network which is fairly trivial (assuming your work site has some type of LAN).

    However, after a simple search (which I recommend you always give a try before posting) on Google, at least three different plug-ins were listed that may do the trick for you. Naturally I leave the exercise to you but I'm sure that the Monastery (myself included) would enjoy hearing about your success (or otherwise) in this adventure. I still think that if you are dealing with a LAN, my second thought would still be the quickest, easiest approach.

    Here are the three hits I mentioned:

    • NSF - Information - Links to Plug-ins and Viewers ... Links to Plug-ins and Viewers for File Formats on the NSF Web Site. File Format, Plug-in/Viewer. Acrobat (.pdf). Acrobat Reader. Excel (.xls). Excel 97/2000 Viewer. ... www.nsf.gov/home/pubinfo/plugins.htm   -->  relevant link
    • [DOC] Installing the Piranha Excel Plug-in File Format: Microsoft Word 97 for Macintosh - View as HTML Installing the Piranha Excel Plug-in. Make sure Excel is not open. Enter Global Access through the Library’s pull-down menu, http://lib.bus.umich.edu. ... eres.bus.umich.edu/web/guides/piranhainstl.doc
    • JC_ActiveDoc Plug-In for Netscape ... JC_ActiveDoc(TM) is a Netscape Plug-in that allows you to view Micrsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint right inside Netscape. It's ideal for Intranet information ... Description: Netscape plug-in, that allows you to view Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents right inside... Category: Computers > Software > Shareware > Windows > Internet > Browser Enhancements www.jcsoft.com/docobject/
    HH&H (Happy Holidays & Hunting)

    --Jim

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