SmartConnect 2018

Microsoft Excel 2016 Data Source

An Excel 2016 Data Source allows the selection of data from any Excel 2013 spreadsheet.

 

To add an Excel 2016 data source to a map:

1.Select create or select the Maps Quick Link and double click on the map to be edited.
2.Enter the map id and description if creating a new map
3.Select the data source area on the map.
4.Select Bulk Data Load as the data source type.
5.Select Microsoft Excel 2016 as the data source.
6.Use the file lookup to select the Excel Workbook. Note: if this data source is to be used by multiple users the excel workbook should be placed on a common network drive that all users can access.  It is  recommended to use UNC pathnames for the common network location.
7.Select the name of the sheet that contains the data to be loaded. Note: if no sheets are displayed in the sheet drop-down list ensure that the workbook has been saved, is currently closed, then re-select the workbook.  Worksheets cannot be read from a workbook is the workbook is currently open.
8.If required enter the number of rows that are to be returned when a user tries to preview the data source data.
9.Selecting the Preview button will read the selected excel workbook and display the first few rows (as defined by the preview rows entry above)
10.Selecting the Validate button will check that SmartConnect can connect to the selected workbook and read data.

 

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