Idea to avoid multiple versions of excel vbo's

[vinod.bommi]

Hi Team,

We are currently using 6.8.1 version of BP and in the process of upgrading to 7.2. Most of our current processes in production using "Microsoft Excel 6.4 Version VBO" and we had to bring that version even after our upgrade because some of the actions such as " Open workbook with timeout", "Save workbook with timeout" etc are not available in default excel VBO's for newer version. Only option we had is to bring 6.4V VBO to the upgraded version or download and import the "MS Excel 10.1.7 VBO" which is available on portal. 

It would be great if we can have all the functionalities/actions in single/Master VBO so we don't have to worry about missing items and that will avoid having multiple VBO for excel.

[chris.strong]

Hello @vinod.bommi

The best current approach is to subscribe to Digital Exchange updates, and you’ll hear about the latest release.  We primarily add new capabilities and don't remove functionality (unless there a good reason to).

If you have multiple versions with additional actions, I assume that is because of custom actions that your organization has added over time?  If that is correct and you have general capability that you’d like adding to the published MS Excel integration, then you can request that direct o the Digital Exchange team via a separate dedicated Ideas Portal.

For reference, this is the MS Excel VBO provided on the Digital Exchange

Kind regards

Chris Strong

Senior Product Manager

SS&C | Blue Prism