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Can I Read Excel Files into Dataplot?

April 26, 2017dataplot Excel files read

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Can I Read Excel Files into Dataplot?

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Question: Can I read Excel (or other spreadsheet or database programs) files into Dataplot? The short answer is no. Currently, if you have your data in an Excel spreadsheet, you must first save it as an ASCII file. Use the “File/Save As” menu. There are several ASCII options. For more information on reading the various types of ASCII files that Excel can generate, enter HELP ASCII FILES This help entry summarizes the information on reading various types of ASCII files and specifically discusses reading ASCII files generated by Excel. We are also investigating support for ODBC databases on the Windows platforms. This would include the ability to read Excel files directly. Both of the Fortran compilers we now use for the Windows platform support the same third party software to provide this capability. We hope to incorporate this into a future (hopefully, near future) version of Dataplot.