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Reading Dates from a file created on a Mac

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#1

When reading a file with dates in it where the original document was created on a Mac using Excel, Aspose.Cells returns the wrong date.

Excel uses different numbers to represent dates depending on the OS used to create the file - see the attached file.

How can I get the correct date returned by Aspose.Cells?

#2

Hi,

Thanks for the template files,

We will figure it out soon.

Thank you.

#3

Hi,

We checked your file i.e. "mac_dates.xls", it is actually set as 1904 date system. (for confirmation, you may check in MS Excel: Click Tools|Options and Calculation tab). So, kindly uncheck the option i.e., "1904 date system" in the Calculation tab of the Options dialog box and Aspose.Cells will calculate it fine.

Thank you.

#4

Thanks - but can this be done with Aspose (i.e. without needing to open in Excel and change the date system)?

#5

Hi,

Yes, kindly use Workbook.Date1904 to set it to false for your need.

E.g.,

Workbook workbook = new Workbook();

workbook.Open("d:\\test\\mac_dates.xls");

Worksheet worksheet = workbook.Worksheets[0];

workbook.Date1904 = false;

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Thank you.