Sheetster is a GPL open-source Web Spreadsheet and a Java Application Server created by Extentech Inc. The product was created for the enterprise and small and medium-sized businesses as an Open Source alternative to closed document management systems.[1]
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| Developer(s) | Extentech, Inc. |
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| Stable release | Sheetster Version 1.4
/ October 27, 2009 |
| Preview release | 1.0
/ January 27, 2009 |
| Written in | Java, JSP and JavaScript |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Type | Spreadsheet |
| License | Professional Edition is commercial / proprietary, Community Edition is Apache v2 |
| Website | www |
History edit
Built by Extentech Inc, a developer of Java spreadsheet and development tools, Sheetster BETA was made available to the public on June 8, 2007.
Features edit
- Output to PDF
- Total Compatibility with Excel 1997–2007 Files (BIFF8 and XLSX Spreadsheets)
- Embed YouTube videos in your Spreadsheets
- Publish Spreadsheets as RSS with R3S
- Instant Web2.0 Apps with Forms, Charts, and Macros
- Role-based security and sharing[2]
Sheetster runs on the ExtenXLS Java (programming language) Spreadsheet SDK and includes:[3]
| Sheetster Web Spreadsheet | ExtenXLS Java Spreadsheet SDK | Cellbinder Automation API | Spreadsheet Automation Server |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source Included/GPL | Customizable Java Swing GUI | REST API JSON/XML/HTML/CSV/XLS output | Object-Relational Mapper and Query Builder |
| Document chat | Named ranges | Secure content management system | Embeddable live data charts |
| Macros, forms, and gadgets for web 2.0 database applications | Excel 2007 compatibility | Data Mapping API | Collaboration, versioning, and access control[4] |
The Sheetster administration console allows for the design of relational data objects using a visual query designer and object-relational mapper. The RESTful API accepts data from a variety of sources, and outputs data-mapped spreadsheet objects in a variety of formats including JSON, XML, and as Excel-compatible XLS. Sheetster can be automated with macros and automatic data entry forms created from Excel cell ranges. Data Objects can be mapped to spreadsheet templates and output in a variety of formats:[5]
- Excel 2007 Spreadsheet (.xlsx/.ooxml)
- Excel Binary Spreadsheet (.xls)CSV
- ExtenXLS XML Doc (.exml)
- Archive All Spreadsheets (.zip)
- XSLT Transform
- CSV
Usage edit
Most common usages of sheetster:
- As a hosted web spreadsheet: www.sheetster.com
- As a web service embedded within other applications
- Spreadsheet calculations—used as secure formula engines within Web 2.0 and traditional client-server web applications.
Storage edit
Sheetster can be stored in any database or file system of choice, such as:
- SaaS online access
- Local host server for offline access
- Behind the firewall
- On Amazon S3
Integration edit
Integration is achieved through the RESTful API which allows for publishing of data-mapped spreadsheet cells as web services. Sheetster provides integrated support for:
- Advanced server-based spreadsheet automation and functionality
- Alfresco ECM
- A REST API with JSON/XML/HTML/CSV/ and XLS output
- Sheetster Web Spreadsheet (source included)
- Built-in secure content management system
- ExtenXLS Java Spreadsheet SDK
- Customizable Java Swing administration GUI with Object-Relational Mapper and Query Builder
Sheetster is available for download at Extentech.com and Sourceforge.
Notes edit
- ^ Shrivastava, Anshu (October 15, 2009). "Extentech and Alfresco Intro Integrated Open Source Web Spreadsheet Solution". TMCnet. Retrieved 2009-10-27.
- ^ "Sheetster Features". Retrieved January 8, 2010.
- ^ "Sheetster Web Spreadsheet". Retrieved 2009-10-27.
- ^ Java News Desk (April 4, 2007). "Extentech Announces Release of Sheetster". Sys-Con. Retrieved 2009-10-27.
- ^ Mitra, Sramana (March 9, 2009). "Ventana Research in Deal Radar 2009: Extentech Article Deal Radar 2009: Extentech". Ventana Research. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved 2009-10-27.
References edit
External links edit
- Extentech
- "Extentech and Alfresco Partner to Deliver a Powerful Open Source Web Spreadsheet". Press release. October 14, 2009. Retrieved 2009-10-27.
- Sourceforge