How can I read an Excel file using Zend framework?

Question

How can I read an Excel file using Zend framework?

Answer 1

Try PHPExcel (http://phpexcel.codeplex.com/) you can write to and read from different file formats, like Excel 2007, PDF, HTML,

Answer 2

There's a fairly good article on this precise subject within the Zend developer zone - "Reading and Writing Spreadsheets with PHP".

That said, you're likely to need some additional PEAR modules, although that's a fairly low entry requirement it has to be said.

Answer 3

There is no library in Zend Framework (currently v1.10) which can read or write Microsoft Excel files. There is only a Zend_Service to read Google Spreadsheets. You can use PHPExcel like Lucas suggested or use the PEAR package. Because Zend Framework is a glue framework, you can use both side by side with ZF.

Answer 4

If you want to use PHPExcel, here is something to get you started

The only other resources I am using at the moment are its documentation. Not much info on the web.