Hi,

I'm using the Win32::OLE module to create a new workbook. I'm importing a csv file, creating a new workbook, copying the relevant data from the csv file to the new workbook, adding a chart to the new workbook, saving the new workbook, and then attempting to close the workbooks and Quit the Excel Application instance. If I run it from DOS everything looks fine but running it from a CGI application the Excel.exe process sticks around. After creating a bunch of charts (i.e. multiple calls to this Excel creation module I have) I have to start clearing the Excel.exe processes from the host machine. Can anyone tell me how to terminate Excel after finished with it within the module I have? I try and use the object holding the reference to the Excel Application (I use GetActiveObject by the way) and then try calling the Quit() method but it doesn't seem to be working in the CGI app as opposed to executing from DOS. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

RP

In reply to Excel exe still hanging 'round by Anonymous Monk

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