How to generate Pivot table in ExcelSheet Programatically

Question

I am required to generate a Pivot table in MS Excel(not in Open Office) dynamically as per the User's query. I am programing in java and MySql(DB),so cant use the windows or MS object directly that's why wana to use VbScript . This vbscript will contain data as well as orentation on the columns in Pivot fieldList .But can any body tell me what script i should be using as i m very new to VB and objects of Excel.

Answer 1

The easiest way to find out what you need to do is to run Excel, switch on macro recording (under Tools > Macro > Record New Macro in Excel 2003 - the position may vary in other editions), then carry out the actions you want to automate (then stop recording).

If you then edit the macro you recorded (Tools > Macro > Macros), you should see the code which automates the actions you performed. This can be run as a VBScript with very little editing.

For an introduction to the basics of manipulating the Excel object model in VBScript this link looks as good as any.