The communication between IDL.XLSLINK and MS Excel was completely revised by using a different interface to avoid repeating problems for refreshment of the Excel maps. There is no other effect for the user but it is the reason why the development of the product could be performed only in a small extent. Expectedly the revised version will be delivered with one of the following fixpacks for Release 2019 Update 1.
The flag "Inter/intra segment key" now allows for three settings for the read function of account balances on group level (KAKTOSAL):
The read and write functions of IDL.CONNECTOR are no longer developed since Release 2016 and delivered for the last time with this Update. The maintenance will be ceased with the following Release 2020. Running Excel worksheets may be continued to be used, however, there will be only limited support by IDL. Now only IDL.XLSLINK is supported for these purposes. Only IDL.XLSLINK can be used in connection with the 64 bit version of MS Excel (see documentation "Hardware and Software Requirements"). Please note particularly the current software requirements in www.idl.eu/service-center/software/software/hard-und-software-requirements when changing your MS Office or Excel versions.
If you have many and extensive Excel maps with IDL.CONNECTOR formulae the transition to IDL.XLSLINK may be a major project. In this case it is recommended to arrange support by an IDL consultant.