Common Approach Excel Add-in

This is a sample Excel Add-in that allows users to import, export, and manage their data according to the Common Approach to Impact Measurement Data Standard. It's intended to streamline data management for social purpose organizations, enhancing their ability to measure and report impact.

Features

• Import Functionality: Allows users to import data in JSON-LD format, conforming to the Common Impact Data Standard.
• Export Functionality: Enables users to export their Excel data as JSON-LD files, adhering to the specified data standard.

Prerequisites

The add-in is built using the Office JavaScript API and React.

• Node.js (version 20)
• Office 365 account
• Excel installed on your machine

Local Installation and Testing

Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/commonapproach/Excel-BasicTier.git

Navigate to Project Directory:

```bash
cd Excel-BasicTier
```

Install Dependencies:

npm install

Set Up Excel Add-in:

1. Go to the Office Add-ins documentation and follow the instructions to sideload your add-in in Excel.
2. Update the manifest.xml file with the correct URLs pointing to your local or production server.

Run the Add-in Locally:

1. Start the local server:

npm start

Testing the Add-in in Excel:

1. Once your server is running, Excel will open automatically.
2. In the new workbook you will see in the Home tab a new group withe the Common Approach logo.
3. Click on the logo to open the task pane and start testing.

Contributing

Contributions to this project are welcome. Please ensure that your code adheres to the project's standards and guidelines.