How to read excel binary file in ABAP application server

Hi Gurus,
I have to read business partner data from the binary format of an excel file in application server. I searched in forums but only found solutions about using ole2 objects, but in ABAP application server there is no excel APIs, so I have to read binary directly. You know it is rather difficult, do you have any clues or sample function modules? Thanks!
Best regards,
Hao

Hi Deng,
I think there are two possible solutions:
1. Get the file created as tab-delimited or CSV as recommended earlier
2. Excel files are BIFF (Binary Interchange File Format). The Microsoft office 97 developer kit has tools for analysis and access. You may search for existing interface software or create your own ABAP code. Publish it on SDN and win great merits.
Regards,
Clemens

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