Excel Add-in
Excel Add-in seamlessly integrates Nectari capabilities into Microsoft Excel. With this Add-in, you can access, query, and analyze real-time data directly within Excel—streamlining reporting and data manipulation.
This makes it easier to generate, refresh, and analyze reports using live data, all within Excel.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
- Published Data Models: Data models created on Nectari must be published and available for Excel.
- Microsoft Excel Version: Excel 2016 or later is required.
When to use the Excel Add-in
- Building interactive dashboards: Combine real-time business data with Excel’s features to create dynamic, shareable dashboards.
- Enhancing data analysis and reporting: Access advanced analytics tools and custom wizards that extend the capabilities of standard Excel.
- Integrating external data sources: Connect to ERP systems or other sources to pull data directly into Excel for up-to-date analysis.
- Performing local data analysis: Analyze and manage business data directly on your PC, taking full advantage of the integration with Excel desktop’s robust functionality.
- Ensuring access to real-time enterprise data: Automatically update your excel files with the latest information, removing the need for manual data refreshes.
Publish a data model for Excel Add-in
- Open Nectari and log in using an administrator account or a user that has permission to access the Excel Publish page.
- From the navigation panel, click the gear icon at the bottom. The Administration page opens.
- Select Excel Publish.
- On the Excel Publish page, select the checkbox next to each data model you want to make available in the Excel Add-in.
The selected models are published automatically.
Features
The Excel Add-in includes a variety of wizards, tools, and configurations to help you create, customize, and analyze data more efficiently.
Wizards
Tools
- Duplicator
- Prompt
- Create Static Copy
- Cache Optimizer
- Clear Cache
- Online/Offline
- Open View
- Data Entry