SoftArtisans Release the Next Generation of ExcelWriter.Business/Technology Editors BROOKLINE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 19, 2001 High Performance Native Excel (BIFF 8 format) for the Web SoftArtisans announced today a new release of ExcelWriter, the server-side control for developing high-speed Microsoft(R) Excel Web applications. ExcelWriter 2.0 is a multi-threaded DLL (1) See data link layer. (2) (Dynamic Link Library) An executable program module in Windows that performs one or more functions at runtime. DLLs are not launched by the user; they are called for by an executable program or by other DLLs. that generates Excel spreadsheets and charts from script or any data source, such as an ADO recordset or reading an existing Excel spreadsheet. ExcelWriter supports advanced Excel formatting, functions, image insertion, charts, multiple sheets, and page layouts. One click generates presentation-quality Excel reports on the server. The spreadsheets created by ExcelWriter are in the native Microsoft binary format (1) Numbers stored in pure binary form in contrast with BCD form. See binary numbers. (2) Information stored in a binary coded form, such as data, text, images, voice and video. See binary file, binary field and LOB. (BIFF 8). This allows for support of many versions of Excel including Excel 95 through Excel XP. Because Microsoft Excel (tool) Microsoft Excel - A spreadsheet program from Microsoft, part of their Microsoft Office suite of productivity tools for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh. Excel is probably the most widely used spreadsheet in the world. Latest version: Excel 97, as of 1997-01-14. is not required on the server, organizations using ExcelWriter have licensing flexibility, ease of deployment, and increased performance. ExcelWriter performs over 100 times faster than the Excel Object. ExcelWriter easily generates an unlimited amount of spreadsheets for thousands of concurrent users per day. ExcelWriter can be used from any environment that supports COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. , such as ASP or VB. "The ability to read existing spreadsheets is a breakthrough in moving traditional reporting practices to a more interactive Web-based environment," said David Wihl, President of SoftArtisans. "ExcelWriter version 2.0 gives Web developers the power to easily build enterprise-level reporting systems that leverage familiar technology, Microsoft Excel." Major new features in ExcelWriter 2.0 include: -- BIFF 8 support -- Reads Excel. Developers can now use existing Excel spreadsheets as a data source. -- Supports nearly all Excel formulas, 2D and 3D chart types, and formatting. -- A helpful ASP Code generator See application generator and macro recorder. is bundled with ExcelWriter-developer to simplify and accelerate developing specific spreadsheets. Visit www.softartisans.com to download the free evaluation of SoftArtisans ExcelWriter. SoftArtisans (www.softartisans.com) develops quality server controls that simplify and accelerate the development of robust, scalable Web applications. SoftArtisans server controls are software modules that increase developer creativity and efficiency from within the Active Server Pages (World-Wide Web, programming) Active Server Pages - (ASP) A scripting environment for Microsoft Internet Information Server in which you can combine HTML, scripts and reusable ActiveX server components to create dynamic web pages. IIS 4. (ASP), Visual Basic (VB), and Microsoft .NET See .NET. Framework. Faster development cycles, increased productivity, and lower costs provide SoftArtisans customers an immediate return on investment. SoftArtisans is a trusted partner to the top developers and interactive teams around the globe. Currently, over 15,000 companies in 60 countries use SoftArtisans award-winning products. SoftArtisans controls are developed and tested by expert programmers and supported with exemplary customer service and technical assistance. Founded in 1996, SoftArtisans is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts Brookline is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, which borders on the cities of Boston and Newton. As of the 2000 census, the population of the town was 57,107. Etymology Brookline was known as the hamlet of Muddy River . |
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