convet to an .exe file

[Paul]

Hi all,

I have a spreadsheet workbook that i would like to convert to an .exe file,
so it acts as a standalone application. Not all my target users will have
excel installed, so i need a way to distribute the workbook so all can use
it.

Thanks

 

[davesexcel]

http://www.excelforum.com/showthread.php?t=537576

 

[Bob Phillips]

If your user does not have Excel, then it is not possible to use any Excel
functionality, such as worksheets. functions, etc.

You could build a VB app, either in VB6 or VB 2005, but if you need to open
and/or manipulate spreadsheets, you are out of luck.

--
HTH

Bob Phillips

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[Paul]

Ahhh.........
Is it possible to "mimic" the functionality in vb6 or 2005??

 

[Bob Phillips]

It is but you are talking a lot of work. There are various spreadsheet
controls around that you can use, but they are limited at best. Personally,
my opinion is if they don't have Excel, it isn't worth the effort.

--
HTH

Bob Phillips

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[Gord Dibben]

Paul

You may want to investigate the possibilities presented by Visual Baler.

http://the-ciba.com/vbaler/vbaler.html

I have never used it nor know anyone who has so cannot vouch for its
functionality.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

 

[Don Guillett]

Years ago I used vbaler extensively to make 123 v2 into stand alone. Worked
great. AFAIK the technology has not advanced very far beyond what it was
then. Limited macros, lousy graphics, etc. I don't think I would recommend
it.

YMMV

 

[Gord Dibben]

Thanks Don

Sounds like a non-starter.


Gord

Years ago I used vbaler extensively to make 123 v2 into stand alone. Worked
great. AFAIK the technology has not advanced very far beyond what it was
then. Limited macros, lousy graphics, etc. I don't think I would recommend
it.

YMMV

Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

 

[Ragdyer]

FWIW:

Just to put a thought out there.

I have a 2GB mini flash drive (Iomega) with OOo Calc installed on it.
With this I can open any XL WB on any machine that doesn't have XL
installed.

With the .exe file on the flash drive, I've installed the OOo on a couple of
machines without any problems.

Of course, this doesn't help you unless you wish to GO to every client who
doesn't have XL installed.