Search XLSM Formats in C++
Native and high performance XLSM document search using server-side Aspose.Cells for C++ APIs, without the use of any software like Microsoft or Adobe PDF.
Aspose.Cells for C++
Overview
How to Search XLSM File Using C++
In order to search XLSM file, we’ll use
API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document searching API for C++ platform. You can download its latest version directly, just open
package manager, search for Aspose.Cells.Cpp and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.
Command
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Cells.Cpp
Steps to Search XLSM Files in C++
A basic document search using Aspose.Cells APIs can be done with just few lines of code.
- Load XLSM file using Workbook class.
- Get the cells in relevant sheet.
- Search Numbers, Date and Text using Find method
System Requirements
Aspose.Cells for C++ supports on all major platforms and Operating Systems. Please make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with C++ Runtime Environment for Windows 32 bit, Windows 64 bit and Linux 64 bit.
- Add reference to the Aspose.Cells for C++ DLL in your project.
Search XLSM Files - C++
Aspose::Cells::Startup();
// searching cells containing specified string value or number
Workbook workbook("book1.xlsm");
// get cells collection
Cells cells = workbook.GetWorksheets().Get(0).GetCells();
FindOptions opts;
opts.SetLookInType(LookInType::Values);
opts.SetLookAtType(LookAtType::EntireContent);
// find the cell with the input integer or double
Cell cell1 = cells.Find(205, nullptr, opts);
if (!cell1.IsNull()) {
std::cout << "Name of the cell containing the value: " << cell1.GetName().ToUtf8() << std::endl;
}
else {
std::cout << "Record not found " << std::endl;
}
// find the cell with the input string
Cell cell2 = cells.Find(u"Items A", nullptr, opts);
if (!cell2.IsNull()) {
std::cout << "Name of the cell containing the value: " + cell2.GetName().ToUtf8() << std::endl;
}
else {
std::cout << "Record not found " << std::endl;
}
// find the cell containing with the input string
opts.SetLookAtType(LookAtType::Contains);
Cell cell3 = cells.Find(u"Data", nullptr, opts);
if (!cell3.IsNull()) {
std::cout << "Name of the cell containing the value: " + cell3.GetName().ToUtf8() << std::endl;
}
else {
std::cout << "Record not found " << std::endl;
}
Aspose::Cells::Cleanup();
About Aspose.Cells for C++ API
Aspose.Cells API can be used to create, edit, convert and render Microsoft Excel formats to different formats. Moreover, it can be used for comprehensive charting, scalable reporting and reliable calculations within software applications. Aspose.Cells is a standalone API and it does not require any software like Microsoft or OpenOffice.Online XLSM Search Live Demos
XLSM What is XLSM File Format?
Files with XLSM extension is a type of Spreadsheet files that support Macros. From application point of view, a Macro is set of instructions that are used for automating processes. A macro is used to record the steps that are performed repeatedly and facilitates performing the actions by running the macro again. Macros are programmed with Microsoft's Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) from within the Excel Workbook using the Visual Basic Editor and can be run/debug directly from there.
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