Question : How to write a language independent formula using Excel Object Library

Hi all...

I am using Excel Object Library to transform a CSV file into an XLS file. After converting it, I need to summarize a column that contains numbers.

I am using FormulaR1C1 property of a Cell object. In order to know what value I need to place in that property, I used Excel by recording a new macro and make the sum.

When I saw the generated code, FormulaR1C1 property was assigned this value: "=SUM(R[-488]C:R[-1]C)". I have Microsoft Excel in Spanish, so I thought that formula was writen in a standard way.

Well.. when I used the same code from my component I got an exception. After
some tests, I discovered that I should assign "=SUMA(F(-488)C:F(-1)C)" to
FormulaR1C1 property (that is, the formula written in Spanish). By using this
formula would work for users that have Excel in Spanish, but not for users
that have Excel in English.

Is there any way to solve this problem?
Thanks a lot in advance

Jaime

Answer : How to write a language independent formula using Excel Object Library

Hi skel,
There's a great tip by Ture regarding VBA and formulas in the local language in this PAQ:    http:/Q_21480349.html#14368365
Brad