How to read an excel file w/ C++

[NotSoSmartGuy]

Hi,

I have an excel file that is constantly updating... it is receiving stock quotes. I also have a C++ application that I would like to read this excel file. I want to create a loop so that every second it will read say cellls A1 to A500. Is there anyone who'd be able to give me an advice doing this. Also how hard will this be? Will I have a problem with a sharing? cause the excel file is being updated and the C++ program is trying to read it

Thanks

[Vlad]

Did you even try googling? I'm sure there are plenty of C++ interfaces for excel spreadsheets.

And yes, of course you're going to have some kind of problem if you're trying to read to/write from the same file at the same time. You'll need to figure out a locking mechanism or something else depending on your OS.

[ViZioN]

Clicky. Seems to cover most of what you're looking for :)

Was the first link on Google btw ;)

[Patrick333]

It's a Win32 FAQ for 15 years (!)

Just use COM

(see on Professional Win32 api Group)

[Agnes Leroy]

Checking Google is the best thing, buddy :

- http://www.gidforums.com/t-4528.html

- http://www.wotsit.org/default.asp

And I think this can also do what you are looking for, it is platform independent also

- The Chicago Project

- http://www.codeproject.com/KB/database/cspreadsheet.aspx