JavaScript Workbook for XLSX Data Manipulation

A JavaScript workbook refers to a plain JavaScript object that serves as an abstraction layer, simplifying the process of working directly with an xlsx file.

By using a JavaScript workbook, you can interact with spreadsheet-like data structures in a more straightforward manner. Instead of dealing with the complexities of parsing and manipulating xlsx files directly, you can work with a JavaScript object that represents the workbook and its contents.

This abstraction allows you to access and modify the data within the workbook using familiar JavaScript APIs and syntax. You can perform various operations, such as retrieving cell values, updating cell data, adding or removing sheets, and manipulating the overall structure of the workbook.

One notable feature is the ability to directly import the JavaScript workbook into the grid. This allows you to display and interact with the workbook data in a user-friendly manner.

//import workbook into the grid.
grid.importWb({ workbook: wb, extraRows: 10, extraCols: 3 });

Additionally, you can export the workbook to an xlsx file, enabling you to save and share the data with others.

var data = this.exportExcel({  
    render: true,
    noheader: true
});

pq.saveAs(data, "pqgrid.xlsx");

One additional advantage of working with a JavaScript workbook is the ability to save it as JSON to persist the data or share it with others. By converting the JavaScript workbook into JSON format, you can store it as a file or transmit it over the network.

var data = this.exportExcel({
         workbook: true,
         render: true,
         noheader: true
    });

pq.saveAs(JSON.stringify( data ), "pqgrid.json");