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Obba connects spreadsheets directly to Java classes, enabling spreadsheet-based GUIs. It uses native worksheet functions to control Java objects and asynchronous calculations, requiring no additional VBA or Java code.
  • Pros

    • Dynamically loads JAR and class files at runtime.
    • Instantiates objects and invokes methods via worksheet functions.
    • Supports asynchronous method invocation for multi-threaded calculations.
    • Serializes and de-serializes Java objects from the spreadsheet.
    • Requires no additional VBA or Java application code.
  • Cons

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
2.1.8
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 2003
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 95
  • Windows Server
  • Windows 98
  • Windows XP
  • Windows ME
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 3
  • Windows 7
Additional Requirements
Java Runtime Environment 1.5, Microsoft Excel 2000/OpenOffice 3.0
POPULARITY
Total Downloads
131
Downloads Last Week
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Developer’s Description

Build spreadsheet GUIs to Java code with ease.
Obba provides a bridge from spreadsheets (Excel or OpenOffice) to Java classes. With Obba, you can easily build spreadsheet GUIs to Java code. Its main features are:Loading of arbitrary jar or class files at runtime through an Excel worksheet function. Instantiation of Java objects, storing the object reference under a given object label. Invocation of methods on objects referenced by their object handle, storing the handle to the result under a given object label. Asynchronous method invocation and tools for synchronization, turning your spreadsheet into a multi-threaded calculation tool. Serialization and de-serialization (save Serializable objects to a file, restore them any time later). All this though spreadsheet functions, without any additional line of code (no VBA needed, no additional Java code needed).

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