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Bastian Ackermann, M.Sc.
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Interface with MS Excel

Is the import from Microsoft Excel still available in RFEM 6?

Answer:

Yes, it is. It requires a plug-in installed in Microsoft Excel, which you can find in the Dlubal installation folder under Tools; see the following path (depending on the version number):

  • C:\Program Files\Dlubal\RFEM 6.01\tools\ExcelAddIn
  • C:\Program Files\Dlubal\RFEM 6.02\tools\ExcelAddIn

After installation, you can find the import and export function in MS Excel under the "Dlubal" tab; see the image.

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