Can I Write Data to a *.xlxsx File Without Screwing Up the Excel File Formatting?

I'd like to programatically add LabVIEW-generated data to a nicely-formatted *.xlsx file, one with all the right borders and column widths, etc. But every time I try to add the LabVIEW data, the xlsx file formatting gets all screwed up and the file gets corrupted. Is there a way around this?
Thanks!
- FB
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FB,
I was able to find the following link on the NI website. I think it addresses the issue you are describing using the Excel ActiveX interface.
AutoFit Columns and Rows in Excel Using LabVIEW: http://digital.ni.com/public.nsf/allkb/8697100BBFA68902862571D4006D893B?OpenDocument
Regards,
Isaac S.
Regards,
Isaac S.
Applications Engineer
National Instruments

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