import and export XLSM format

[Mushy]

Hello,

Is there a way to import and export xlsm(macro enables) workbooks without the pc server?

Thanks,

Mushy

[JosvanderVelden · Accepted solution]

The short answer is NO. For more information see https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Procedures/proc-import-for-xlsm-file/td-p/254918

[Sajid01]

Hello @Mushy 
If the intention of the import is to get data, then disable the macros and save it as xlsx.
Then it should be possible to get the data into SAS.

[SASKiwi]

If your SAS installation runs on Windows then the EXCEL engine (which uses MS Office components) should be able to read XLSM workbooks. This won't work for non-Windows SAS as the EXCEL engine isn't available.

[Reeza]

I haven't tested this in a while, but I would try writing to an XLSM file using the LIBNAME XLSX and see what happens.

Ultimately it depends on what exactly you're trying to accomplish here.

[Ksharp]

You could import xlsm file by
proc import + dbms=xlsx or excel
But You are unable to export xlsm file I guess.