The Web Reporting Solution

SoftArtisans ExcelWriter: The Power of Microsoft® Excel on the Web

SoftArtisans ExcelWriter is a scalable, cost-effective, and efficient solution for producing online query and reporting applications in the format that end-users prefer: Microsoft Excel. ExcelWriter is a server-side product that accelerates the development and deployment of native Excel Web applications. It produces richly formatted, full-function Excel workbooks on-the-fly for an unlimited amount of concurrent end-users, without installing Microsoft Excel on the server. With SoftArtisans ExcelWriter, online applications and intranet portals seamlessly integrate with common desktop applications.

Applications created with ExcelWriter make a dramatic impact on the distribution of information across an enterprise. ExcelWriter can save time and effort for both application developers and end users. Users are accustomed to quantitative reports in full-function, richly formatted Excel on their desktop. SoftArtisans ExcelWriter means that standard Excel documents do not have to be compromised into HTML, flat CSV files, or un-editable PDF files to be quickly served through the Web. ExcelWriter produces real, native Excel — not Excel look-alikes. A simple yet comprehensive solution, ExcelWriter can use dynamic data from a database, ADO recordset, or an existing spreadsheet. ExcelWriter enables a wide range of businesses to create high-performance applications while making efficient use of limited systems, development resources, and users' Excel proficiency.

Benefits

The benefits of using SoftArtisans ExcelWriter for online reporting include:

• Familiarity of Client
  Microsoft Excel is the most widely used spreadsheet application currently available to work with quantitative data. The widespread familiarity with Excel prevents the need for comprehensive training on a Web reporting software package.



• Richness
  ExcelWriter delivers richly formatted native Excel files that contain comprehensive formatting, formulas, custom styles, charting, images, and the ability to precisely control page layout, set page breaks, and format print options.



• Ease of Modification
  Once received on the client machine, the spreadsheets can be manipulated, sorted, and modified as required. Alternatively, these Excel files can be secured and protected, client-side, to avoid tampering or unauthorized access.



• Upload Back to the Server
  Excel files that have been modified client-side, can be uploaded back to the Web server and read with Cells.GetDataFromExcelSheet, or modified with ExcelAppObj.Open.



• Flexibility
  Users can serve themselves data and generate Excel reports from any location that has Internet access.



• Delivery Speed
  Concurrent users receive Excel reports faster, when they need them, without straining the Web server or their patience.



• Productivity
  Business administration can become more automated. Custom reports for different departments/regions can be automated, reducing dependency on the IT department.



• Data Visualization and Analysis
  Native Excel charting (2D & 3D) makes data easy to understand.



• Consistency
  Same data and formatting in reports across the corporation - frequently accessed reports can be saved on the server.



• Ease of Use
  ExcelWriter makes Web reports accessible to all end users, not just specially trained power users. Most business people are familiar and proficient in using Microsoft Excel as compared to other Web reporting tools.



• Time Management
  Reporting via the Web reduces and eliminates meetings, conference calls, and many customer service issues.

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