Introduction
QlikView is equipped with an Automation interface (Automation was previously known as OLE Automation). This interface allows an external program or internal macro to access and control the QlikView application.
Control QlikView with automation
Learn how to control QlikView with automation and macros.
Invoke macros
Learn how to invoke different types triggers as macros for document, field, variable, sheet and button events.
QlikView COM API reference
This documentation provides a description of the QlikView Automation interface. The documentation is supplemented by a special corresponding QVW file: APIguide.qvw.
Visual Basic programming language
Learn the differences between VB, VBA and VBS.
Disclaimers
- Some specifications may be changed during the continued development.
- As changes are made to the QlikView type library in future releases VB programs using this interface will have to be recompiled with an updated reference to the QlikView type library in order to function with the new release.
- The QlikView automation interface lets you manipulate QlikView objects on a very deep internal level. Incorrect use of functionality may cause program errors.
