Excel 2003 Formulas in SQL Server


This article describes how to programmatically extract and store Excel formulas in a SQL Server database and replicate the UI-side calculations using dynamic SQL. In Part 1 of this article series shows how to take advantage of XML maps in Excel to create a template for data entry. Stored procedures are then used to perform aggregations for parent locations and update calculated data as well. You can extend the sample code in this article as far as needed for most scenarios that require support of flexible XML mapping and Excel formulas applied to aggregate values. Currently a variation of this code in a project called "The Rhythm of the Business 2.0," which supports a flexible and constantly changing Excel template used by more than 1,000 employees. Article from msdn, more

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