Sheetnode

Sheetnode integrates the JavaScript spreadsheet engine SocialCalc as a new node type in Drupal. SocialCalc was written by Dan Bricklin, co-author of the original VisiCalc spreadsheet app in 1979, and is used in the OLPC XO laptop and the SocialText Collaboration Platform.

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WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH IT?

• Create nodes that are spreadsheets, complete with formulas and formatting
• Create CCK fields that are spreadsheets
• Refer to cells in other spreadsheet nodes
• Use the standard Drupal search to find content inside cells
• Save sheets as templates that can be reused when creating new spreadsheets
• Import from Microsoft Excel (.xls and .xlsx) and OpenOffice.org Calc (.ods) files
• Import from Google Docs spreadsheets
• Export to Microsoft Excel (.xls and .xlsx), Adobe Acrobat, and more
• Create views that show results in spreadsheets, complete with formulas, formatting and result expansion

DOCUMENTATION

You can find out more in the documentation:

• Installation
• Installation of Google Spreadsheet Module, PHPExcel Module and CKEditor Module
• How to create a Sheetnode
• How to create a Sheetnode View
• Frequently Asked Questions

CREDITS AND SPONSORSHIP

The following individuals and organizations have provided financial support for Sheetnode:

• David Mason (devnyc)
• CTO Advisors
• Corebox.net
• 10jumps
• BEA Enterprises, Inc.
• OpenCraft

Thank you all for your generous support.

VERSION 2

Version 2 has just been released. This includes updates to both socialcalc and the module. A short list of what is included:

• Integration with the Libraries module
• New minified versions of the socialcalc library
• More available on this issue: https://www.drupal.org/node/2633426

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Thanks!

MORE INFORMATION

• Read my articles on Sheetnode at my blog.
• Read about the architecture of SocialCalc by Audrey Tang, one of the original SocialCalc developers.

Currently we are not looking at active development on the 1.x branch but rather looking to build on the 2.x branch backporting where applicable.