Can we use memo to store word & xls file?

Hi,

I want to do a search for a specific string on a folder containing xls & doc files...

Is it easier that :-

1) store the xls & doc file in a memo and do a search on it ?

2) use command in windev to search a specific string on a xls or doc file ?

Regards,

PETER ZHOU

Hello Peter

I would suggest it might be easier to check the actual file, rather than a stored copy, and also you know that you are dealing with the latest information.

In terms of word documents, have a look at the current thread [WD12] MS Word Automation.
It has some code using automation to do a find and replace in a word document and Piet's comments on translating MS Office macros will be a big help in setting up your own automation process.

There is an example in the Windev training examples for using automation on an Excel file that will also give you some pointers.



Regards
Al