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Release Notes

v3.4.0.2​

Build date: Oct 15, 2026

  • Fixed Excel Read Range returning a default Column1 and treating the value as a data row when a single-cell range was read with Add Headers enabled.

v3.4.0.1​

Build date: Oct 15, 2026

  • Fixed an OutOfMemoryException when Excel Read Range processed worksheets whose used range extended to the maximum row because of formatting in otherwise empty cells.
  • Reduced memory usage when removing trailing empty rows from a read result.
  • Improved asynchronous Excel activity completion and error propagation so the original exception is reported instead of an AggregateException.

v3.4.0​

Build date: Oct 15, 2026

  • Added the Modern Excel experience with the Use Excel File scope and interactive workbook, sheet, and range references.
  • Added Modern activities for reading, writing, appending, clearing, filling, copying, filtering, finding, replacing, and removing duplicate data.
  • Added Modern activities for renaming, protecting, and unprotecting sheets; running macros; and saving workbooks.
  • Added localized activity names, dedicated designers, toolbox icons, and an interactive Excel range selector.
  • Fixed For Each Excel Row when its input contains a single cell.

v3.3.0​

Build date: Aug 20, 2026

  • Added a For Each Excel Row activity that iterates through the rows of a range inside an Excel Application Scope.
  • Added dedicated Excel Break and Excel Continue activities for controlling Excel row loops.
  • Updated the Excel Application Scope Workbook tooltip to document the keep-open behavior.
  • Improved compatibility with .NET Framework 4.7.2, including image insertion, and refreshed package dependencies.

v2.1.1.2​

Build date: Apr 4, 2025

  • Fixed Excel Lookup Range returning an incorrect cell address when the matching value is in merged cells.
  • Improved handling of a single starting cell that expands to the worksheet's used range.
  • Added clearer Excel Write Range errors when data is too large or contains formulas that Excel cannot write.

v2.1.1​

Build date: Feb 13, 2023

  • Added activities for reading rows and columns, looking up ranges, removing duplicates, deleting rows, inserting or deleting rows and columns, and setting range formats.
  • Added Preserve Format support to row and column reading activities and exposed VBA activities in the toolbox.
  • Improved Excel activity designers, icons, localization, validation messages, and protected-sheet handling.
  • Fixed issues affecting range lookup, row and column reads, workbook opening, chart export, copy and paste, sheet selection, borders, and formatted cell values.

v2.1.0.4​

Build date: Dec 2, 2021

  • Improved Insert VBA and Remove VBA validation, replacement behavior, error messages, and Auto Save support.
  • Added Simplified Chinese localization and refreshed Excel activity resources.
  • Improved package dependencies and build configuration.

How to install activity?​

1. Download package manually

  • Click here to download the activity file.
  • Put the *.nupkg file in C:\ProgramData\akaBot\Packages\.
  • In Studio > Package Manager, search for and install the activity from the list.

2. Use Studio Package Manager