When trying to import an .xlsx file it appears MicroStation requires Excel to be installed.
Answer Verified By: DavidG
Unknown said:So much for basic functions not requiring other programs to be installed
True but the browser comes install with the OS, its free and I even have a choice about what browser I can use. Help works on an out of the box default Windows install. I don't have to purchase and install a browser to use help.
Do I have my choice of Google Doc, Open office, Numbers or Excel? No. I have to buy Excel. I'm only talking about importing. I'm not asking for dynamic interaction. xlsx is an open file format. There is certainly no a technical reason that Excel be required. I don't need Excel installed to import an .xlsx file into any other software programs I have.