The biggest one is Excel. People use it for so much more than what it is.
Yup. Excel spreadsheets are commonly used as a surrogate UI to a VBA program. Input data in spreadsheet "form" -> Execute VBA script -> Output data with quick access to charting.
I can see why - it's an easy way to distribute sharable software utility programs along with data, without the distribution headaches associated with full blown executable programs. -- AT&T U-Hearse - RIP Unlimited Internet 1995-2011 Rethink Billable.
The biggest one is Excel. People use it for so much more than what it is.
Yup. Excel spreadsheets are commonly used as a surrogate UI to a VBA program. Input data in spreadsheet "form" -> Execute VBA script -> Output data with quick access to charting.
I can see why - it's an easy way to distribute sharable software utility programs along with data, without the distribution headaches associated with full blown executable programs.
Excel pivot tables are the bomb, though. -- My place : »www.schettino.us
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