The following table lists the methods and parameters that can be used. Parameters in bold are mandatory.
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Cell executes operations on an active cell.
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Action
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The action that you want to take. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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SetValue: Sets the cell value according to the value field.
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GetValue:- Gets the cell value into the value field.
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SetFormula: Sets the cell as a formula according to the value field.
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GetFormula: Gets the cell formula into the value field.
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SetProperties: Sets the cell's properties.
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Clear: Clears the cell content.
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GetActiveRowColumn: Returns the current cell position.
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GetLastRowColumn: Returns the last cell (with a value) to a position in the sheet.
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Row
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The cell row.
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Column
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The cell column.
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Value
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The cell value.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Cell Format lets you format a single cell or a range of cells. If the row and the column > 0, the format is for a single cell. Otherwise, the format is for a range of cells.
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RangeFromCell
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The range from the cell.
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RangeToCell
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The range to the cell.
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BorderColor
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The cell border color.
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BorderLineStyle
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The cell border line style.
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Font
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The font that you want to use.
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FontSize
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The font size that you want to use.
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FontColor
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The font color that you want to use.
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FontBGColor
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The font background color that you want to use.
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FontStyles
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The font style that you want to use. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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Bold
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-Bold
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Underline
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-Underline
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Italic
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-Italic
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Outline
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-Outline
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Shadow
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-Shadow
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Strikethrough
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-Strikethrough
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Horizontal
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Lets you select the horizontal format that you want to use. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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General
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Left
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Right
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Center
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Fill
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Justify
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Distributed
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HorizontalIndent
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Defines the horizontal indent of the cell or range of cells. Select a number from 1 to 15 from the drop-down list.
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Vertical
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Lets you select the vertical format that you want to use. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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Top
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Center
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Bottom
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Justify
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Distributed
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OrientationDegrees
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Defines the degree of orientation of the cell or range of cells, from -90 to 90 degrees.
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Control
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Enables you to control the format of the cell or the range of cells. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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Wraptext
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-Wraptext
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Shrinktofit
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-Shrinktofit
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Mergecells
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Direction
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Lets you set the format direction. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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Context
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Left to Right
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Right to Left
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Chart lets you create a chart.
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Type
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The chart type. Select Bar, Column, or Pie from the drop-down list.
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RangeFromCell
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Lets you define the range from the cell.
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RangeToCell
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Lets you define the range to the cell.
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ChartTitle
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Lets you enter the title of the chart.
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XTitle
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Lets you enter the title for the X-axis.
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YTitle
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Lets you enter the title for the Y-axis.
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PlotBy
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Lets you plot by rows of columns. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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Location
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Lets you define the location of the chart. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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LocationName
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Lets you name the location of the chart.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Convert CellRange translates cell pointers from row/column to range, and vice versa.
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Convert Type
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The type of conversion that you want to execute. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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CellRow
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Identifies the cell row that you want to translate. This is mandatory if you select Cell2Range in the Convert Type parameter.
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CellColumn
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Identifies the cell column that you want to translate. This is mandatory if you select Cell2Range in the Convert Type parameter.
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RangeCell
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Defines the cell's range address that you want to translate. This is mandatory if you select Range2Cell in the Convert Type parameter.
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ErrorCode
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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List sets, gets, or deletes an entry from a list table. This is an internal table which is stored in the memory.
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Action
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The action that you want to take. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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Number
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This parameter is the record number in the list table. If this parameter is left blank, or defined as 0 in conjunction with the Delete action, the complete list table will be deleted.
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Value
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This parameter is valid only for Set or Get actions.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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List to XML outputs the list table records in an XML file format.
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XML File Name
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The XML file that is created as a result of the last GetList action. The User BLOB contains the XML result.
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Source File Name
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This is used for the last GetList action.
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Sort By
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Defines the order of the created output. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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XML Result
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This parameter returns the output in XML format.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Macro lets you activate a macro.
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MacroName
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Lets you identify the macro that you want to activate.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable or user parameter where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Printer lets you Get or Set an active printer.
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Action
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The action that you want to take. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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Printer
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Lets you select the printer that you want to use.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Quit lets you quit Excel. It is recommended to use this method at the end of processing to remove Microsoft Excel from the Windows Task Manager.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Range lets you activate operations on an active range.
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Action
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The action that you want to take. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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SetValue: Sets the cell value according to the value field.
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GetValue:- Gets the cell value into the value field.
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SetInternalVector: Sets the Internal vector data into the range. This should be a line range; for example, A3 to F3. You should use the vector methods to work with the vectors.
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GetInternalVector: Gets the range data into the Internal vector. This should be a line range; for example, A3 to F3. You should use the vector methods to work with the vectors.
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SetGridVector: Sets the grid vector data into the range. This can be a multi-line range; for example, A1 to G8. Use the vector methods to work with the vectors.
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GetGridVector: Gets the range data into the Internal vector. This can be a multi-line range; for example, A1 to G8. Use the vector methods to work with the vectors.
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Select: Selects the defined range.
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Delete: Deletes the defined range.
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Clear: Clears the defined range content.
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Insert: Inserts a line or column according to what is defined in the value field (RIGHT to insert column or DOWN to insert row).
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AutoFit: Automatically fits the cells in the defined range.
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AllowEditRange: Allows you to edit the defined range cells on a protected worksheet.
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GetList: Gets the worksheet content into a memory table, which can be used with the List to XML method.
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RangeFromCell
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Lets you define the range starting cell.
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RangeToCell
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Lets you define the range ending cell.
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RangeName
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Lets you define the range's name. This is mandatory if you do not use RangeCell parameters.
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Value
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The value of a single cell.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Vector Clear clears all entries in the Internal vector.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Vector GetEntry gets a value from the Internal vector entry, up to 1000 characters.
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Index
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The vector entry index.
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Value
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The value variable.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Vector GetSize gets the number of entries in the Internal vector.
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Size
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The vector size.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Vector SetEntry lets you set a value in the Internal vector entry, up to 1000 characters.
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Index
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The vector entry index.
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Value
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The value of the variable.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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VectorGrid Clear lets you clear all entries in the Grid vector.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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VectorGrid Get Entry gets the Internal vector from a Grid vector entry.
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Index
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The vector entry index.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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VectorGrid GetSize gets the number of entries in the Grid vector.
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Size
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The vector size.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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VectorGrid SetEntry sets the Internal vector in a Grid vector entity.
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Index
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The vector entry index.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Workbook Close lets you close the workbook.
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Save Changes
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Lets you save any changes when you close the workbook. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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FileName
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The full path file name that you want to save. This is available only if you select Yes in the Save Changes field (above).
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Workbook Open lets you open an Excel workbook. If a workbook does not exist, a new one will be created.
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FileName
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The full path name of the xls file, including the .xls extension. For example, My Documents\file1.xls
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ReadOnly
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Lets you open the file in read-only mode. Select No or Yes from the drop-down list.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Workbook Print lets you print the workbook.
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ActivePrinter
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Lets you define the printer name. If you do not define the printer name, the default printer will be used.
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Copies
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Lets you select how many copies you want to print.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Workbook Protect lets you protect or unprotect the workbook.
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Protect
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Lets you protect the workbook by locking it. Select No or Yes from the drop-down list.
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Password
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Lets you define a password to protect the workbook.
The entered password will be masked by dots.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Workbook Save lets you save the workbook using the Save or Save As functions.
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Action
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The action that you want to take. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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FileName
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The full path name of the xls file, including the .xls extension. For example, My Documents\file1.xls
This field is available only if you select Save As in the Action field (above).
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FileFormat
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The format that you want to save the file in. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Worksheet executes an operation on a worksheet. (You should use either the Number parameter or the Name parameter to define the worksheet).
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Action
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The action that you want to take. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:
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Activate: Activates the required worksheet.
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SetName: Sets a name to the worksheet.
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GetName: Gets the worksheet name.
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Create: Creates a new worksheet.
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CopyBefore: Copies the worksheet and puts it before the worksheet named in the name_password_printer field.
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CopyAfter: Copies the worksheet and puts it after the worksheet named in the name_password_printer field.
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CopyToStart: Copies the worksheet and puts it first.
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CopyToEnd: Copies the worksheet and puts it last.
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Delete: Deletes the worksheet.
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Print: Prints the worksheet. Use the name_password_printer field to define the printer name. Leave it empty to use the default printer.
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Protect: Protects the worksheet. Use the name_password_printer field to define the password.
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UnProtect: Unprotects the worksheet. Use the name_password_printer field to define the password.
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Number
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The worksheet number. If you do not define this, you should use the Name parameter instead.
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Name
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The worksheet name. If you do not define this, you should use the Number parameter instead.
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Copies
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Defines the number of copies that you want to produce, if you selected Print in the Action parameter above.
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Name_Password_Printer
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This variable lets you execute multiple actions.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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Worksheets Count lets you automatically count the number of worksheets that you are using.
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Counter
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Counts the number of worksheets.
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Error Code
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The operation error code.
Click to open the Variables List. Select a variable where the error code is returned, and then click Select.
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