Excel Creation Methods :
Today there are a number of methods to create a formated Excel file like Standard FMs, IXML Interface, OLE, Using XML syntax , Using HTML syntax and few more Interfaces ( available over Code Share Pages )..!!
Flexibility and Ease of Use :
Well, taking about Ease of use, I would always prefer Standard FMs.
But the problem with Mr. FM is, there stiffness. I mean they are not really flexible enough to fulfill my business needs. :sad: My Business Team always thinks, creating an Excel thru SAP is equivalent to creating an Excel thru MS Office..!! ;( :sad:
Basically FMs creates Excel, which are more sort of fixed format file..!!
Next comes IXML interfaces, they are obviously flexible but I find them a bit bulky interms of Memory ComPlexity..!! Probalby, because you need to instnciate a Class and then set its attribute before using just a simPle Style, font or a new color../!! My business asks for a highly decorated Excel..!! Seems tough this way..!!
OLE ,, really tough stuff to deal with, once OLE starts to create Excel,, I usually move out of my desk, m sure, it will take a handsome amount of time..!!
Yes, Mr. OLE is really laZy, just like me. Takes too much of time for Excel creation..!!
So, I will oPt for XML or HTML Syntax out of all the available candidates..!!
Hmmm, I didnt talked about the other interfaces, actually I could not dare to PeeP inside,, My SAP has emPowered me with some beautiful tools.
No need to look at something else..!!
The HTML Way :
Create all you want using HTML Tags and Syntax, download it in a XLS file format and Now its ready to use..!! :razz: :wink:
As simPle, as a two minute noodle,, well.. Yes it is..!! lol :wink:
You can create a Table, Paint it easily, with the color, your near and dear wants..!!
<TABLE>
<td colspan =4>
<div><font size =5>Test Excel</font></div>
</TD>
</TR>
<tr>
<td colspan =9>
<font size =5>Excel Details</font>
</TD>
</TR>
HTML Tutorial will tell in detail about the HTML Syntax..
Create the Excel using your tags, keep them in an internal table or better in a String..!!
Use ,,
cl_bcs_convert=>string_to_solix with code page 4103..!!
Create the Doc Object using
cl_document_bcs=>create_document with tye 'RAW'..
Add the Excel attachment using document->add_attachment, with tye 'xls'..
Now, set_document,, add recipient and then send document
For Mail sending area, Object report BCS_EXAMPLE_7 is also helpful..!!
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