Workbook file formats

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Workbook file formats

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You can save the workbook to a file using the File|SaveAs command. You can chose between different file formats:

 

Formula One (*.vts)

This is a binary format which should be used if the saved workbook content will only be read by SCOUT workbooks again. Hence this format is not very useful if you want to exchange data with other programs by file tranfer. However, since this is the native format of the workbook component, it is the most complete storage method with no loss of information.

 

Excel 5.0 format (*.xls)

This file type can be used to store the workbook in Excel binary format. Obviously, this can be used to transfer data to Excel or other programs that can import Excel data.

 

Text file

Alternatively, you can save the workbook content using this text file format which can also be an attractive way to make data accessible to other programs.