WebQueryConnection

WebQueryConnection class

Specifies the properties for a web query source. A web query will retrieve data from HTML tables, and can also supply HTTP “Get” parameters to be processed by the web server in generating the HTML by including the parameters and parameter elements.

Properties

NameTypeDescription
ClassTypeintThe value of the property is ExternalConnectionClassType integer constant.
IsXmlbooleantrue if the web query source is XML (versus HTML), otherwise false.
IsXl97booleanThis flag exists for backward compatibility with older existing spreadsheet files, and is set to true if this web query
IsXl2000booleanThis flag exists for backward compatibility with older existing spreadsheet files, and is set to true if this web query
UrlStringURL to use to refresh external data.
ConnectionFileString
IsTextDatesbooleanFlag indicating whether dates should be imported into cells in the worksheet as text rather than dates.
IsXmlSourceDatabooleanFlag indicating that XML source data should be imported instead of the HTML table itself.
PostStringReturns or sets the string used with the post method of inputting data into a web server to return data from a web query
IsParsePrebooleanFlag indicating whether data contained within HTML PRE tags in the web page is parsed into columns when you import the p
IsHtmlTablesbooleanFlag indicating whether web queries should only work on HTML tables.
HtmlFormatintHow to handle formatting from the HTML source when bringing web query data into the worksheet. Relevant when sourceData
IsSameSettingsbooleanFlag indicating whether to parse all tables inside a PRE block with the same width settings as the first row.
EditWebPageStringThe URL of the user-facing web page showing the web query data. This URL is persisted in the case that sourceData=“true”
EditPageStringThe URL of the user-facing web page showing the web query data. This URL is persisted in the case that sourceData=“true”
IsConsecutivebooleanFlag indicating whether consecutive delimiters should be treated as just one delimiter.
IdintGets the id of the connection.
ConnectionIdintSpecifies The unique identifier of this connection.
PowerQueryFormulaPowerQueryFormulaGets the definition of power query formula.
TypeConnectionDataSourceTypeGets or Sets the external connection DataSource type.
SourceTypeConnectionDataSourceType
SSOIdStringIdentifier for Single Sign On (SSO) used for authentication between an intermediate spreadsheetML server and the externa
SavePasswordbooleanTrue if the password is to be saved as part of the connection string; otherwise, False.
SaveDatabooleanTrue if the external data fetched over the connection to populate a table is to be saved with the workbook; otherwise, f
RefreshOnLoadbooleanTrue if this connection should be refreshed when opening the file; otherwise, false.
ReconnectionMethodTypeintSpecifies what the spreadsheet application should do when a connection fails. The default value is ReConnectionMethodTyp
ReconnectionMethodintSpecifies what the spreadsheet application should do when a connection fails. The default value is ReConnectionMethodTyp
OnlyUseConnectionFilebooleanIndicates whether the spreadsheet application should always and only use the connection information in the external conn
OdcFileStringSpecifies the full path to external connection file from which this connection was created. If a connection fails during
SourceFileStringUsed when the external data source is file-based. When a connection to such a data source fails, the spreadsheet applica
IsNewbooleanTrue if the connection has not been refreshed for the first time; otherwise, false. This state can happen when the user
NameStringSpecifies the name of the connection. Each connection must have a unique name.
KeepAlivebooleanTrue when the spreadsheet application should make efforts to keep the connection open. When false, the application shoul
RefreshInternalintSpecifies the number of minutes between automatic refreshes of the connection.
ConnectionDescriptionStringSpecifies the user description for this connection
IsDeletedbooleanIndicates whether the associated workbook connection has been deleted. true if the connection has been deleted; otherwis
CredentialsMethodTypeintSpecifies the authentication method to be used when establishing (or re-establishing) the connection. The value of the p
CredentialsintSpecifies the authentication method to be used when establishing (or re-establishing) the connection. The value of the p
BackgroundRefreshbooleanIndicates whether the connection can be refreshed in the background (asynchronously). true if preferred usage of the con
ParametersConnectionParameterCollectionGets ConnectionParameterCollection for an ODBC or web query.
CommandString
CommandTypeintThe value of the property is OLEDBCommandType integer constant.
ConnectionStringString
SecondCommandString

WebQueryConnection.ClassType property

The value of the property is ExternalConnectionClassType integer constant.

Type: int

WebQueryConnection.IsXml property

true if the web query source is XML (versus HTML), otherwise false.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.IsXl97 property

This flag exists for backward compatibility with older existing spreadsheet files, and is set to true if this web query was created in Microsoft Excel 97. This is an optional attribute that can be ignored.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.IsXl2000 property

This flag exists for backward compatibility with older existing spreadsheet files, and is set to true if this web query was refreshed in a spreadsheet application newer than or equal to Microsoft Excel 2000. This is an optional attribute that can be ignored.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.Url property

URL to use to refresh external data.

Type: String

WebQueryConnection.ConnectionFile property

Type: String

WebQueryConnection.IsTextDates property

Flag indicating whether dates should be imported into cells in the worksheet as text rather than dates.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.IsXmlSourceData property

Flag indicating that XML source data should be imported instead of the HTML table itself.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.Post property

Returns or sets the string used with the post method of inputting data into a web server to return data from a web query.

Type: String

WebQueryConnection.IsParsePre property

Flag indicating whether data contained within HTML PRE tags in the web page is parsed into columns when you import the page into a query table.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.IsHtmlTables property

Flag indicating whether web queries should only work on HTML tables.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.HtmlFormat property

How to handle formatting from the HTML source when bringing web query data into the worksheet. Relevant when sourceData is True. The value of the property is HtmlFormatHandlingType integer constant.

Type: int

WebQueryConnection.IsSameSettings property

Flag indicating whether to parse all tables inside a PRE block with the same width settings as the first row.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.EditWebPage property

The URL of the user-facing web page showing the web query data. This URL is persisted in the case that sourceData=“true” and url has been redirected to reference an XML file. Then the user-facing page can be shown in the UI, and the XML data can be retrieved behind the scenes.

Type: String

WebQueryConnection.EditPage property

The URL of the user-facing web page showing the web query data. This URL is persisted in the case that sourceData=“true” and url has been redirected to reference an XML file. Then the user-facing page can be shown in the UI, and the XML data can be retrieved behind the scenes. NOTE: This property is now obsolete. Instead, please use WebQueryConnection.EditWebPage property. This property will be removed 12 months later since October 2017. Aspose apologizes for any inconvenience you may have experienced.

Type: String

WebQueryConnection.IsConsecutive property

Flag indicating whether consecutive delimiters should be treated as just one delimiter.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.Id property

Gets the id of the connection.

Type: int

WebQueryConnection.ConnectionId property

Specifies The unique identifier of this connection.

Type: int

WebQueryConnection.PowerQueryFormula property

Gets the definition of power query formula.

Type: PowerQueryFormula

WebQueryConnection.Type property

Gets or Sets the external connection DataSource type.

Type: ConnectionDataSourceType

WebQueryConnection.SourceType property

Type: ConnectionDataSourceType

WebQueryConnection.SSOId property

Identifier for Single Sign On (SSO) used for authentication between an intermediate spreadsheetML server and the external data source.

Type: String

WebQueryConnection.SavePassword property

True if the password is to be saved as part of the connection string; otherwise, False.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.SaveData property

True if the external data fetched over the connection to populate a table is to be saved with the workbook; otherwise, false.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.RefreshOnLoad property

True if this connection should be refreshed when opening the file; otherwise, false.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.ReconnectionMethodType property

Specifies what the spreadsheet application should do when a connection fails. The default value is ReConnectionMethodType.Required. The value of the property is ReConnectionMethodType integer constant.

Type: int

WebQueryConnection.ReconnectionMethod property

Specifies what the spreadsheet application should do when a connection fails. The default value is ReConnectionMethodType.Required. The value of the property is ReConnectionMethodType integer constant. NOTE: This property is now obsolete. Instead, please use ExternalConnection.ReconnectionMethodType property. This property will be removed 12 months later since October 2017. Aspose apologizes for any inconvenience you may have experienced.

Type: int

WebQueryConnection.OnlyUseConnectionFile property

Indicates whether the spreadsheet application should always and only use the connection information in the external connection file indicated by the odcFile attribute when the connection is refreshed. If false, then the spreadsheet application should follow the procedure indicated by the reconnectionMethod attribute

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.OdcFile property

Specifies the full path to external connection file from which this connection was created. If a connection fails during an attempt to refresh data, and reconnectionMethod=1, then the spreadsheet application will try again using information from the external connection file instead of the connection object embedded within the workbook.

Type: String

WebQueryConnection.SourceFile property

Used when the external data source is file-based. When a connection to such a data source fails, the spreadsheet application attempts to connect directly to this file. May be expressed in URI or system-specific file path notation.

Type: String

WebQueryConnection.IsNew property

True if the connection has not been refreshed for the first time; otherwise, false. This state can happen when the user saves the file before a query has finished returning.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.Name property

Specifies the name of the connection. Each connection must have a unique name.

Type: String

WebQueryConnection.KeepAlive property

True when the spreadsheet application should make efforts to keep the connection open. When false, the application should close the connection after retrieving the information.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.RefreshInternal property

Specifies the number of minutes between automatic refreshes of the connection.

Type: int

WebQueryConnection.ConnectionDescription property

Specifies the user description for this connection

Type: String

WebQueryConnection.IsDeleted property

Indicates whether the associated workbook connection has been deleted. true if the connection has been deleted; otherwise, false.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.CredentialsMethodType property

Specifies the authentication method to be used when establishing (or re-establishing) the connection. The value of the property is CredentialsMethodType integer constant.

Type: int

WebQueryConnection.Credentials property

Specifies the authentication method to be used when establishing (or re-establishing) the connection. The value of the property is CredentialsMethodType integer constant. NOTE: This property is now obsolete. Instead, please use ExternalConnection.CredentialsMethodType property. This property will be removed 12 months later since October 2017. Aspose apologizes for any inconvenience you may have experienced.

Type: int

WebQueryConnection.BackgroundRefresh property

Indicates whether the connection can be refreshed in the background (asynchronously). true if preferred usage of the connection is to refresh asynchronously in the background; false if preferred usage of the connection is to refresh synchronously in the foreground.

Type: boolean

WebQueryConnection.Parameters property

Gets ConnectionParameterCollection for an ODBC or web query.

Type: ConnectionParameterCollection

WebQueryConnection.Command property

Type: String

WebQueryConnection.CommandType property

The value of the property is OLEDBCommandType integer constant.

Type: int

WebQueryConnection.ConnectionString property

Type: String

WebQueryConnection.SecondCommand property

Type: String