Overview
This is a simple example that uses the Microsoft Excel 9.0 Object Library to write data to an already open instance of Microsoft Excel.
Description
For more Microsoft Excel examples in LabWindows/CVI, please refer to the shipping examples in Help » Find Examples » Communicating with External Applications » ActiveX » Excel.
Steps of Implementing the Excel Object Library in LabWindows/CVI:
- Right-click the Instruments folder in LabWindows/CVI and select "Load Instrument".
- Load the excel2000.fp file from the "C:\Program Files (x86)\National Instruments\CVI2013\toolslib\activex\excel" (or similar) directory.
- Add the instrument to your project (Edit » Add Files to Project » Instrument).
- You can access the help for a function by double clicking the function in the Instruments library, right clicking anywhere on the function panel for general information and Function Help, or right clicking in each control for Control Help.
Requirements
Software:
- LabWindows/CVI 2013 (or compatible)
Steps to Implement or Execute Code
- Download and unzip the attached folder
- Open Microsoft Excel
- Open Excel Example folder and run Excel_Example.exe
**This document has been updated to meet the current required format for the NI Code Exchange.**
