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Are we can't generate a truly Ms-Excel file under LAMP?

I am developing a project under LAMP, there is a situation to generate xls file from the system then it would be upload by users later.

While uploading the document it's type is ODS , so it could not be parse by the system.

What can i do to resolve this issue, kindly expect suggestions to you all.

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Hi,

i would suggest to check "PHPExcel2007" a wonderfull library to parse/write Excel Files (Formats from 5.0 - 2007). Works like a charme for us.

PHPExcel2007

ArneRie  2010-03-24 10:03:50
It is creates really MS Excel files. Not just a structured XML. It supports compression and customizations. It also supports exporting to PDF, HTML, CVS etc.
celalo  2010-03-24 11:04:26

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