Is there any way to read the data from an excel file w/o using a loop structure?

[mda711]

I am retrieving a large amount of data (multiple sheets) from an excel file and would like to extract the entire range without retrieving individual cell values(too slow). I can write an range all at once but cannot read it.

[Michael_Munroe]

If you are able to write a block of data, then you should be able to read a block. The four requirements that you want to verify are:
1. The Range specified must match the exact size and location of the data block you want to read
2. The returned data is in a 2D array of Variants (either strings or numbers)
3. Use Variant to Data to convert to 2D DBL or 2D Strings
4. Check for the correct orientation for your application (use transpose if it is not)

Michael Munroe
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