Extract XLSM Metadata via Java
Build your own Java apps to add, edit, remove or extract metadata from XLSM files using server-side APIs.
Aspose.Cells for Java
Overview
How to Extract XLSM Metadata Using Java
In order to get XLSM file metadata, we’ll use
API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use metadata API for Java platform. You can download its latest version directly from
and install it within your Maven-based project by adding the following configurations to the pom.xml.
Repository
<repository>
<id>AsposeJavaAPI</id>
<name>Aspose Java API</name>
<url>https://repository.aspose.com/repo/</url>
</repository>
Dependency
<dependency>
<groupId>com.aspose</groupId>
<artifactId>aspose-cells</artifactId>
<version>version of aspose-cells API</version>
<classifier>jdk17</classifier>
</dependency>
Steps to Extract Metadata of XLSM via Java
Access useful information stored in the XLSM file including when the XLSM file was received, processed, time-stamped and so on.
- Load XLSM file within WorkbookMetadata
- Create MetadataOptions Object with relevant options
- Set the relevant properties
- Save the XLSM metadata info
System Requirements
Aspose.Cells for Java supports on all major platforms and Operating Systems. Please make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with Java Runtime Environment for JSP/JSF Application and Desktop Applications.
- Get latest version of Aspose.Cells for Java directly from Maven .
Extract Metadata of XLSM - Java
// Open Workbook metadata
MetadataOptions options = new MetadataOptions(MetadataType.DOCUMENT_PROPERTIES);
WorkbookMetadata meta = new WorkbookMetadata("Sample1.xlsm", options);
// Set some properties
meta.getCustomDocumentProperties().add("test", "test");
// Save the metadata info
meta.save("Sample1.out.xlsm");
// Open the workbook
Workbook w = new Workbook("Sample1.out.xlsm");
// Read document property
System.out.println(w.getCustomDocumentProperties().get("test"));
About Aspose.Cells for Java 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.Extract Metadata of XLSM via Online App
View & edit Metadata to XLSM documents by using our Live Demos with following benefits.
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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