Category Archives: Link to Python

Python Matrix Functions with ExcelPython – 2

Posted on 28/05/2014 by dougaj4

Following the previous ExcelPython post I have modified the VBA and Python code for improved performance and to simplify the Python coding.  The main change is that where Numpy Arrays are required in the Python code, these are now created … Continue reading →

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Linking to Python with Excel-Python, and Python matrix functions

Posted on 22/05/2014 by dougaj4

I have been experimenting for a few weeks with a new package linking Excel to Python, by the name of ExcelPython.  Here is what the author says about it: “ExcelPython is a lightweight, easily distributable library for interfacing Excel and … Continue reading →

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Dynamic sorting with Excel, VBA, and Python

Posted on 31/03/2014 by dougaj4

A spreadsheet with User Defined Functions (UDFs) to dynamically sort a range of data has previously been presented here and here. I have now modified the Python version of the UDF for improved functionality, added a second Python function, and … Continue reading →

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Transfer of arrays to/from Python with Pyxll – Part 2; Speed

Posted on 22/03/2014 by dougaj4

Following the previous post, which looked at the way different data types worked when transferring data between Excel and Python, this post looks at ways t0 get the best performance. As a benchmark I have used a short routine that: … Continue reading →

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Transfer of arrays to/from Python with Pyxll – Part1; Data Types

Posted on 16/03/2014 by dougaj4

This post will look at options for transferring arrays between Excel and Python using Pyxll, including data types, and problems associated with transferring mixed data types.  In the following post I will look at the relative performance of the various … Continue reading →

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