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MS Excel VBO - Add-ins

CynthiaLibby — Mon, 12 Dec 2016 22:43:00 GMT

I'm opening a set of templates that require an Add-In. Using the MS Excel VBO add-ins are not enabled the way they are when the file is opened manually. Refer to https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/213489 for a more technical explanation. Is there an addition to the Excel VBO that enables Add-Ins? Thanks.

Looks like Kenneth had the…

KristinaBrend — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 14:06:00 GMT

Looks like Kenneth had the same question as you, Cynthia: https://portal.blueprism.com/forums/technical-queries/processobject-stu…

Alternatively, you can…

SivaGelli — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 15:59:00 GMT

Alternatively, you can launch the Excel Application using ""Start Process"" action from Environment VBO. This will launch the Excel with all the add-ins. Add a Sleep here for 5-10 seconds and then you have to attach the excel instance to the process using the ""Attach"" action from Excel VBO and use the necessary actions from Excel VBO to progress with your process design. Hope this helps!