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When running a form on the Web, can I use OLE to talk to programs such as MS Word or Excel?

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When running a form on the Web, can I use OLE to talk to programs such as MS Word or Excel?

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Yes. For OLE integration on the client, Oracle have provided a utility called WebUtil for client-side integration. For more information on WebUtil, including a WebUtil FAQ, visit the WebUtil area on OTN. OLE integration also works for external OLE servers invoked using OLE2.CREATE_OBJ. The OLE server you are invoking must be available on the middle tier machine where OracleAS Forms Services resides. Consequently the middle tier machine must be a Windows NT or Windows 2000 machine. Embedded OLE containers and ActiveX (OCX) controls are not supported when running on the Web.