Extract XLSM Metadata via .NET
Build your own .NET apps to add, edit, remove or extract metadata from XLSM files using server-side APIs.
Aspose.Cells for .NET
Overview
How to Extract XLSM Metadata Using C#
In order to extract XLSM metadata, we’ll use
API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document metadata API for C# platform. Open
package manager, search for Aspose.Cells and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.
Command
PM> Install-Package Aspose.Cells
Steps to Extract Metadata of XLSM via C#
Access useful information stored in the XLSM file including when the XLSM file was received, processed, time-stamped and so on.
- Load XLSM with an instance of Workbook
- Get the BuiltInDocumentProperties collection of Workbook object
- Iterate over the collection
- Display Property Name, Type & Value
System Requirements
Aspose.Cells for .NET is supported on all major operating systems. Just make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with .NET Framework, .NET Core, Mono or Xamarin Platforms.
- Development environment like Microsoft Visual Studio.
- Add reference to the Aspose.Cells for .NET DLL in your project.
Extract Metadata of XLSM - C#
// load the XLSM with an instance of Workbook
var book = new Aspose.Cells.Workbook("template.xlsm");
// iterate over the BuiltInDocumentProperties collection
foreach (Aspose.Cells.Properties.DocumentProperty property in book.Worksheets.BuiltInDocumentProperties)
{
Console.WriteLine($"\tType:\t{property.Type}");
// Some properties may store multiple values
if (property.Value is Array)
{
foreach (object value in property.Value as Array)
Console.WriteLine($"\tValue:\t\"{value}\"");
}
else
{
Console.WriteLine($"\tValue:\t\"{property.Value}\"");
}
}
About Aspose.Cells for .NET 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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