Direct XLSX I/O
Read and write Excel files natively from WinCC OA projects.
Excel Import / Export for WinCC OA
Excel Import / Export is a module for direct, high-performance work with .XLSX files from WinCC OA — faster than OLE automation, cross-platform, and without installing Microsoft Excel.
Capabilities
High performance
Significantly faster than classic OLE-based Excel automation.
No Excel install
Works without Microsoft Excel on the server or engineering station.
Cross-platform
Deploy on environments where Office automation is unavailable or undesirable.
Formatting support
Preserve and apply spreadsheet formatting in exchanged files.
Charts
Option to add charts (Charts) to exported workbooks.
FAQ — Excel Import / Export
What does the Excel module do?
It provides direct high-performance import and export of XLSX files from WinCC OA without going through OLE.
Is Microsoft Excel required?
No. The module works with XLSX files directly and does not require Microsoft Excel to be installed.
Why is it faster than OLE?
Direct XLSX handling avoids the overhead and fragility of Office OLE automation, especially for large files and scheduled jobs.
Does it support formatting and charts?
Yes. Formatting is supported, and charts can be added to exported workbooks.
See the full product suite
Excel Import/Export complements WebTools OAClient and Flexible Reports for visualization and structured data exchange in WinCC OA projects.