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of_repeat_columns() method

Set the columns to repeat at the left hand side of each printed page.

Syntax

worksheet.of_repeat_columns ( first_column, last_column )

Parameters

First_columnThe unsigned integer whose value is the number of first column
Last_columnThe unsigned integer whose value is the number of last column

Return value

Integer. Returns 1 if it succeeds and -1 if an error occurs.

Description

For large Excel documents it is often desirable to have the first column or columns of the worksheet print out at the left hand side of each page. This can be achieved by using the of_repeat_columns() method. The parameters first_column and last_column are zero based.

Examples

worksheet1.of_repeat_columns(0, 0)     //Repeat the first column
worksheet2.of_repeat_columns(0, 2)     //Repeat the first three columns