MATLAB: Error opening Excel file in Matlab using actxserver

activexexcelMATLAB

Hello all,
I am trying to edit and excel file by opening it via the 'actxserver' functionality. However, an error always throws up as soon as I run the following command:
excel = actxserver('Excel.application')
workbook = excel.Workbooks.Open('EA988_15Fe_Gen4v1_#14mix_200ml_105411.6_Cooldown_2.xlsx');
Error using
Interface.000208DB_0000_0000_C000_000000000046/Open
That is all what I get from Matlab. I have referred to multiple threads regarding this issue but none of them have been helpful. Can someone help me with resolving this issue?
Thanks in advance.
Best regards,
Sidhhant

Best Answer

I think you need to include the entire path in the filename.
file = 'C:\user\me\Documents\example.xls';
excel = actxserver('Excel.Application');
workbook = excel.Workbooks.Open(file)
...
delete(excel);
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