its not in xls format... its currently csv, and as far as I know, having a perl script create xls format data would be quiet hard..
Also, I don't want to support M$ file formats.. Thats why I was hoping there was an rtf type format for spreadsheets. rgds Franki -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Anne Wilson Sent: Tuesday, 1 April 2003 10:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [expert] open source spreadsheet file format. On Tuesday 01 Apr 2003 3:10 pm, Frankie wrote: > Hi guys, > > I have to write a webapp with a downlaod option for the data.. > at present the format is in .csv (comma seperated values) > > however there are massive limitations to what csv can display. notably > there is no way to make headers of format the data at all > > In word processors we have rich text format (.rtf) is there anything > available that does the same thing for spreadsheets? > > It must be openable in excel, lotus etc.. and hopefully openoffice as > well... > > Does anyone have any suggestions on this one?? > Stating the obvious, Franki, but couldn't it stay as a spreadsheet? .xls can be opened in Excel, Lotus 1-2-3 (as long as you are not using the latest edition additions) and OOo - though if macros were involved it would be more difficult. If you need to test anything against Lotus 1-2-3 you could send it to me - I'm happy to help. Anne -- Registered Linux User No.293302
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