Sheet Generation API: Structured JSON In, Formatted Spreadsheet Out

The Sheet Generation API from IterationLayer provides a powerful way to programmatically create spreadsheets in various formats (XLSX, CSV) with rich features such as styling, cell merging, and formula support. Here's an overview of how you can use this API for your needs:

Key Features

1. Styling Cells:

   • You can apply styles like bold text, background colors, font sizes, etc., to individual cells.

2. Merging Cells:

   • Merge cells across multiple columns and rows to create headers or summary sections.

3. Formulas in XLSX Output:

   • Define formulas that Excel will compute when the file is opened.

4. Generating Multiple Sheets:

   • Create a workbook with multiple sheets, each tailored for specific data sets.

5. Dynamic Data Handling:

   • Use the API to generate dynamic reports by integrating it with other services like document extraction or data processing pipelines.

Example Workflow

Let's break down an example workflow where you receive invoices as PDFs, extract their line items using IterationLayer's Document Extraction API, and then generate a consolidated spreadsheet:

Step 1: Extract Invoice Data

You start by extracting the

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