Convert XLSM to FODS in Python Excel Library
High-speed Python excel library for converting XLSM to FODS. This is a professional software solution to import and export XLSM, FODS, and many other formats using Python.
Aspose.Cells for Python
Overview
Convert XLSM to FODS Using Python Excel Library
How do I convert XLSM to FODS? With Aspose.Cells for Python library, you can easily convert XLSM to FODS programmatically with a few lines of code. Aspose.Cells for Python is capable of building cross-platform applications with the ability to generate, modify, convert, render and print all Excel files. Python Excel API not only convert between spreadsheet formats, it can also render Excel files as images, PDF, HTML, ODS, CSV, SVG, JSON, WORD, PPT and more, thus making it a perfect choice to exchange documents in industry-standard formats.Save XLSM to FODS in Python Excel Library
The following example demonstrates how to convert XLSM to FODS in Python excel library.
Follow the easy steps to convert XLSM to FODS. Upload your XLSM file, then simply save it as FODS file. For both XLSM reading and FODS writing you can use fully qualified filenames. The output FODS content and formatting will be identical to the original XLSM document.
import jpype
import asposecells
jpype.startJVM()
from asposecells.api import Workbook
workbook = Workbook("Input.xlsx")
workbook.save("Output.pdf")
jpype.shutdownJVM()
How to Convert XLSM to FODS via Python
Need to convert XLSM files to FODS programmatically? Python developers can easily load & convert XLSM to FODS in just a few lines of code.
- Install ‘Aspose.Cells for Python via Java’.
- Add a library reference (import the library) to your Python project.
- Load XLSM file with an instance of Workbook.
- Convert XLSM to FODS by calling Workbook.save method.
- Get the conversion result of XLSM to FODS.
Python Excel Library to Convert XLSM to FODS
There are three options to install “Aspose.Cells for Python via Java” onto your system. Please choose one that resembles your needs and follow the step-by-step instructions:
- Install Aspose.Cells for Python via Java in Windows. See Documentation
- Install Aspose.Cells for Python via Java in Linux. See Documentation
- Install Aspose.Cells for Python via Java in macOS. See Documentation
System Requirements
Aspose.Cells for Python via Java is platform-independent API and can be used on any platform (Windows, Linux and MacOS), just make sure that system have Java 1.8 or higher, Python 3.5 or higher.
- Install Java and add it to PATH environment variable, for example:
PATH=C:\Program Files\Java\jdk1.8.0_131;. - Install Aspose.Cells for Python from pypi, use command as:
$ pip install aspose-cells.
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.
Read MoreFODS What is FODS File Format?
A file with .fods extension is a type of OpenDocument Spreadsheet document format that stores data in rows and columns. The format is specified as part of ODF 1.2 specifications published and maintained by OASIS. FODS files cannot be opened with Excel, another Spreadsheet software application by Microsoft. FODS files can be saved as ODS using LibreOffice and can be converted to other formats such as XLS and XLSX.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert XLSM to many other file formats including few listed below.